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R988 XOV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,007 mi
Last recorded23,007 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 XOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 23,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 22,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 22,922 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

no indicators or mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2021 22,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

no indicators or mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2018 21,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indecators fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 7,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 7,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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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R988 XOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 XOV, 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 R988 XOV registered?

R988 XOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R988 XOV safe to buy?

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