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R471 YOE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,065 mi
Last recorded32,065 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 YOE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 32,065 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 26,386 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,517 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 24,517 miles

Direction indicator not working All (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,490 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 20,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,417 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,952 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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R471 YOE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R471 YOE, 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 R471 YOE registered?

R471 YOE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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