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R857 RKH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,345 mi
Last recorded31,345 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 31,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 31,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 29,555 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 14,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,540 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R857 RKH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R857 RKH, 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 R857 RKH registered?

R857 RKH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R857 RKH safe to buy?

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