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R916 RRS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,906 mi
Last recorded13,906 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 RRS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 13,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 13,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 13,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 13,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 13,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,650 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 10,650 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,025 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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R916 RRS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R916 RRS, 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 R916 RRS registered?

R916 RRS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R916 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 RRS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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