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R989 TMO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,017 mi
Last recorded22,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 TMO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 21,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 21,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 20,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,812 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,441 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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R989 TMO 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 100%.

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 R989 TMO, 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 R989 TMO registered?

R989 TMO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R989 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 TMO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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