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R668 YFC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,837 mi
Last recorded32,837 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 YFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 32,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,854 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 31,794 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2025 31,790 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 26,793 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 25,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,114 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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R668 YFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R668 YFC, 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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R668 YFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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