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R724 PHC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,834 mi
Last recorded39,834 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 PHC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,950 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2015 29,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,219 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,219 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,044 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 9,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,154 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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R724 PHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver 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 R724 PHC, 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 R724 PHC registered?

R724 PHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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