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R757 UCW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,685 mi
Last recorded24,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 UCW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,685 miles

fuel smell

Fail 16 Jun 2025 24,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

fuel smell

Pass 26 Jul 2022 24,438 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 24,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 21,851 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,942 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,904 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,904 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 16,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,384 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R757 UCW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R757 UCW, 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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R757 UCW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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