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R651 RHN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,563 mi
Last recorded29,563 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 RHN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 29,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 28,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,192 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,234 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 12,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,245 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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R651 RHN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R651 RHN, 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 R651 RHN registered?

R651 RHN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R651 RHN safe to buy?

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