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R798 TLL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 28,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 28,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,156 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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R798 TLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R798 TLL, 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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R798 TLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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