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R949 HWV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,423 mi
Last recorded15,423 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 HWV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 15,423 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 15,423 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling too far right (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,039 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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R949 HWV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R949 HWV, 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 R949 HWV registered?

R949 HWV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R949 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 HWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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