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R843 NBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,930 mi
Last recorded10,930 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 NBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 10,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 10,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 10,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 9,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 9,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 8,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 5,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 5,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid Level approaching minimum in Clutch reservoir.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,136 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,429 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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R843 NBU 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 85.7%.

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 R843 NBU, 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 R843 NBU registered?

R843 NBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R843 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 NBU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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