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R779 FBA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,034 mi
Last recorded28,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 24,706 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 24,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 23,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,302 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Center slightly notchy with unloaded front wheel (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,157 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,294 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,338 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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R779 FBA 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 100%.

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 R779 FBA, 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 R779 FBA registered?

R779 FBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R779 FBA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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