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R811 PRG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,534 mi
Last recorded15,534 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 PRG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 15,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 14,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 12,559 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 12,559 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 11,833 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 11,216 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 10,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,792 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 10,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,342 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 9,595 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 8,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 8,584 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 8,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,012 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,187 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,039 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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R811 PRG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R811 PRG, 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 R811 PRG registered?

R811 PRG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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