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R819 ETW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,581 mi
Last recorded18,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 18,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 18,519 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 17,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 17,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 17,525 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 17,340 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,810 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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R819 ETW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R819 ETW, 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 R819 ETW registered?

R819 ETW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R819 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R819 ETW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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