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R790 RWO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 RWO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 10 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,616 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 33,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,421 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 33,421 miles

Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 31,653 miles

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength discs fitted on wrong sides (dor wrong) (3.1.5)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear shock has oil on the top mount

Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,202 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear shock has oil on the top mount

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,783 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,783 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,775 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R790 RWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R790 RWO, 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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R790 RWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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