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R950 RRB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,531 mi
Last recorded41,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 RRB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 41,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 40,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 40,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 40,046 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 40,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 38,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 30,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,510 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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R950 RRB 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 R950 RRB, 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 R950 RRB registered?

R950 RRB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R950 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 RRB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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