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R693 LEL

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,673 mi
Last recorded12,673 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 LEL
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 12,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 12,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 12,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 12,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 12,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 12,339 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 12,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 12,283 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,104 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,799 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,697 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,492 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R693 LEL is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R693 LEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R693 LEL is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R693 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 LEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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