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R72 SSP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 SSP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 33,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 33,068 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 29,733 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 29,729 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar retaining device missing barend missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 27,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 27,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,320 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 27,320 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,719 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

extension fitted to offside mirror

freeplay at throttle

slight play at gearchange linkage

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

offside mirror extended

throttle accessory fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,035 miles

offside mirror extended

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,228 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,342 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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R72 SSP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R72 SSP, 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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R72 SSP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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