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R918 EPV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,439 mi
Last recorded18,439 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 18,439 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy both sides (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 18,383 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,379 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Handlebars slightly to right - when wheels straight (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,348 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,317 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 18,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,990 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,986 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,734 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 17,257 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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R918 EPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R918 EPV, 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 R918 EPV registered?

R918 EPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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