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R89 UWR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 UWR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 70,656 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,835 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 50,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 50,121 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2021 48,501 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 48,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,890 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,241 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,241 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tyre unevenenly worn run underinflated (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2016 61,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,106 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,106 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Lower right hand fairing bracket broken

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower right hand fairing bracket broken

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,331 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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R89 UWR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R89 UWR, 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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R89 UWR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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