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R944 URB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 URB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,805 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 34,798 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2014 30,048 miles

Front brakes binding.Rear wheel bearings worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,403 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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R944 URB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R944 URB, 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 R944 URB registered?

R944 URB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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