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R967 KGF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,602 mi
Last recorded19,602 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 KGF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 19,602 miles

Chain and sprockets starting to wear.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside exhaust clamp loose at link pipe

no belly pan fitted at test (mounts still present)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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 22 Apr 2010 12,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R967 KGF 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 94.4%.

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 R967 KGF, 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 R967 KGF registered?

R967 KGF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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