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R872 PEW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,708 mi
Last recorded34,708 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 PEW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 34,708 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 32,129 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 32,129 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 31,765 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 31,757 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 25,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,123 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,123 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2017 24,216 miles

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

nearside rear position bulb not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,322 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 May 2015 19,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,335 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,238 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyre.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,391 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,391 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,305 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,399 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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R872 PEW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R872 PEW, 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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R872 PEW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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