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R68 EYG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,867 mi
Last recorded15,867 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 EYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 15,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 15,287 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 15,284 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 15,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 14,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,302 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,221 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 10,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,747 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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R68 EYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R68 EYG, 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 R68 EYG registered?

R68 EYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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