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R74 NNH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 NNH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 48,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,208 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 47,208 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,400 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned approx 10mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 40,796 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,404 miles

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

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

Slight cut/damage to nearside of rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2007 37,393 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 37,054 miles

Advise clutch fluid level low

Advise front brake fluid reservoir level seems very high?

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

RH front brake pads only contacting a small area of disc

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Headlamp main/dip switch did stick - seems to be operating ok at present

Headlamp pass button sticks holding main beam headlamp on

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R74 NNH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R74 NNH, 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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R74 NNH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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