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R62 CVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,934 mi
Last recorded43,934 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 42,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,188 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 29,175 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

motorcycle is fitted with an LED headlight which is causing the motorcycle to have no headlamp aim and is also not bright enough.

Pass 14 May 2014 26,345 miles

Cut in rear tyre, but not deep enough to expose cord.

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 26,323 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Cut in rear tyre, but not deep enough to expose cord.

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,275 miles

slight wear in sprocket cush drive rubbers advise exhausts

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,623 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,885 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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R62 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R62 CVG, 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 R62 CVG registered?

R62 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R62 CVG safe to buy?

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