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R656 RDM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,766 mi
Last recorded18,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 RDM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,116 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 RDM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R656 RDM, 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 RDM registered?

R656 RDM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R656 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 RDM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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