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R905 XBV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,275 mi
Last recorded23,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 XBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 23,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 23,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 22,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,712 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,304 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 20,304 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 16,546 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,243 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,491 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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R905 XBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R905 XBV, 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 R905 XBV registered?

R905 XBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R905 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 XBV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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