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R966 DVM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,962 mi
Last recorded32,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 DVM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 32,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 32,943 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,346 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,652 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,862 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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R966 DVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R966 DVM, 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 R966 DVM registered?

R966 DVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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