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R73 MTV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

number plate appears

Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,446 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front HANDLE BARS HITTING TANK BOTH SIDES ON FULL LOCK

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,125 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

handlebars hitting fuel tank

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,458 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

delay on offside indicators

handlebars hitting tank

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,237 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,427 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,333 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,333 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,333 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,269 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,269 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,971 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,939 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,552 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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R73 MTV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R73 MTV, 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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R73 MTV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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