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R75 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 24,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 22,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 21,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 20,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 20,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 19,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,677 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,825 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 16,493 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2015 16,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,189 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,198 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,198 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,247 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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R75 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R75 VTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R75 VTR registered?

R75 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R75 VTR safe to buy?

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