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R783 FNB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,444 mi
Last recorded33,444 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 FNB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,365 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced clock/fairing bracket broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside grip starting to come loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,711 miles

Front Front suspension slight weeping of oil.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,671 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 31,106 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,344 miles

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

fuel tank bolt missing (tank secure)

number plate light not illuminating number plate

Fail 20 Nov 2018 29,343 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) spindle locking device (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank bolt missing (tank secure)

number plate light not illuminating number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,515 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear calliper dust cover missing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,515 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear calliper dust cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 23,707 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,160 miles

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

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,605 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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R783 FNB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R783 FNB, 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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R783 FNB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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