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R709 FNM

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,209 mi
Last recorded26,209 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 FNM
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 26,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 24,254 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 24,254 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 23,637 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 23,626 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 22,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 20,233 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicators positioned to close together within rear light cluster. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,877 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 13,316 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 10,996 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 10,166 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre low

Pass 18 May 2007 8,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 5,935 miles

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

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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R709 FNM is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R709 FNM, 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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What year was R709 FNM registered?

R709 FNM is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R709 FNM safe to buy?

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