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R612 WDC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 WDC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,308 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 48,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 42,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 42,855 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 40,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 39,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,795 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2013 30,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 30,971 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2011 24,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2009 17,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,978 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R612 WDC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R612 WDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R612 WDC registered?

R612 WDC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R612 WDC safe to buy?

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