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R775 HMW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Minor oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 40,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Minor oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,607 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 37,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 30,131 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,835 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

adv headlight aim on max height

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,175 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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R775 HMW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R775 HMW, 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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What year was R775 HMW registered?

R775 HMW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R775 HMW safe to buy?

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