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R662 PRH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 PRH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 54,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 54,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,962 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 50,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,834 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,315 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,321 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,712 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 26,393 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 25,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,294 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,302 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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R662 PRH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R662 PRH, 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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R662 PRH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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