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R919 EPV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,019 mi
Last recorded19,019 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 19,019 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 18,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 17,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,729 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,315 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all of them (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 17,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 17,100 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2017 17,080 miles

front forks showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,069 miles

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 15,169 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 16 May 2012 15,169 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 14,890 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 9 May 2011 14,890 miles

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 6 May 2010 14,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 13,861 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,463 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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R919 EPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R919 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 R919 EPV registered?

R919 EPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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