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R749 GAA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,451 mi
Last recorded41,451 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 GAA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 41,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear cush rubbers worn

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,357 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 40,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust mounting bolt missing

Offside Front Lower fairing screw missing

Offside Rear Lower exhaust mounting bolt missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,311 miles

aftermarket rear light/indicators and front indicators fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 38,311 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

aftermarket rear light/indicators and front indicators fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,954 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 34,566 miles

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

Rear lamp should have separate indicators but looked and is e marked looks factory fit not to sure of originality

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,079 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handle bar grips slight movement

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,492 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 28,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 23,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,967 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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R749 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R749 GAA, 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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R749 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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