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R863 GOO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,065 mi
Last recorded45,065 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 GOO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 44,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,000 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))

Tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 42,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,407 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,349 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhuast pipe centre mounts insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 35,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,544 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,368 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

both front flexi hoses to secure

Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,710 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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R863 GOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 R863 GOO, 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 R863 GOO registered?

R863 GOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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