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R802 XSD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,113 mi
Last recorded33,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 XSD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 33,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,254 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 32,254 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 31,332 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 30,367 miles

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,605 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,243 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all front and rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2015 27,210 miles

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 Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Only one mirror fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

bike been off road for a couple of years with wheel bearings and suspention bushes ok at time of test

Rear tyre soft

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,852 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,402 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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R802 XSD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R802 XSD, 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 R802 XSD registered?

R802 XSD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R802 XSD safe to buy?

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