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R626 NOU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,677 mi
Last recorded35,677 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 NOU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 35,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 35,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 35,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 30,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,509 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 29,509 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,046 miles

Headlamp convertor fitted

front brake m/cyl dust cover perished

Fail 3 Aug 2018 27,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake m/cyl dust cover perished

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,437 miles

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,366 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,348 miles

Rear disc worn

Pass 15 May 2013 16,333 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 May 2013 16,333 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,947 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 15,127 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2011 15,127 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 10,542 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,028 miles

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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R626 NOU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R626 NOU, 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.

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What year was R626 NOU registered?

R626 NOU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R626 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 NOU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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