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R658 FBA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 30,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,593 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 27,593 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 27,157 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 27,157 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,946 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 22,932 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

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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R658 FBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R658 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R658 FBA registered?

R658 FBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R658 FBA safe to buy?

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