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R763 VEY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,508 mi
Last recorded38,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 VEY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,508 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,785 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,461 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Nearside footrest rubber worn.

Nearside Rear Excessive chain lube flinging on rear tyre surface.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nearside footrest rubber worn.

Nearside Rear Excessive chain lube flinging on rear tyre surface.

Pass 14 May 2018 37,359 miles

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

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

Front clutch fluid need's changing

Front front brake fluid need's changing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 37,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,210 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,443 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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R763 VEY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R763 VEY, 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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R763 VEY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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