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R812 GPU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,712 mi
Last recorded35,712 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 GPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 35,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 34,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,588 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,525 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R812 GPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R812 GPU, 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 R812 GPU registered?

R812 GPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R812 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 GPU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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