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R946 RKH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,663 mi
Last recorded18,663 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 18,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 18,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 18,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 17,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 17,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,782 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 16,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,061 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 16,061 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,675 miles

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

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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R946 RKH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R946 RKH, 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 R946 RKH registered?

R946 RKH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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