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R926 HWC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,615 mi
Last recorded29,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 HWC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,318 miles

front tyre start to go out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

delay on indicators when switched on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,982 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

delay on indicators when switched on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,213 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 21,213 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 20,009 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R926 HWC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R926 HWC, 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 R926 HWC registered?

R926 HWC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R926 HWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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