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R656 FDX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FDX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 21,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 21,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 21,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 20,997 miles

Oil level low

Pass 20 May 2021 20,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 20,964 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 20,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre slight cracking sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2017 19,786 miles

head bearings slightly tight

o/s front indicator lens damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,589 miles

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,123 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,922 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 14,465 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,465 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,029 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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R656 FDX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R656 FDX, 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 R656 FDX registered?

R656 FDX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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