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R870 NEG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,047 mi
Last recorded28,047 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 NEG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,047 miles

Front Tyre has small splits

Fail 16 Sep 2025 28,028 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has small splits

Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 25,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 23,192 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 23,153 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 23,153 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 23,012 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 22,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,744 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R870 NEG 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 81%.

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 R870 NEG, 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 R870 NEG registered?

R870 NEG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R870 NEG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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