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R839 FAR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,869 mi
Last recorded12,869 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 FAR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 12,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 12,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,017 miles

steering upper and lower head bearings nochey

Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,644 miles

Replacement Indicators Poorly Positioned.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 10,644 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Replacement Indicators Poorly Positioned.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,226 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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R839 FAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R839 FAR, 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 R839 FAR registered?

R839 FAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R839 FAR safe to buy?

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