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R703 AKP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,898 mi
Last recorded28,898 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 AKP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 27,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 27,928 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,728 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,195 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,213 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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R703 AKP 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 92.3%.

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 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 R703 AKP, 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 R703 AKP registered?

R703 AKP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R703 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 AKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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