CarVerify

Free Car Check

R802 LBD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,321 mi
Last recorded48,321 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 LBD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 48,321 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,291 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,288 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,288 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front stop lamp switch does not function (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,266 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,251 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,456 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 32,030 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,609 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R802 LBD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R802 LBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R802 LBD?

You can check the full history of R802 LBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R802 LBD registered?

R802 LBD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R802 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 LBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R802 LBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R802 LBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.