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R809 CNF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 CNF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,770 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 38,769 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 38,251 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,283 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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R809 CNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R809 CNF, 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

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What year was R809 CNF registered?

R809 CNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R809 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 CNF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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