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R791 NVO

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 NVO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,091 miles

Central chain dry

Pass 10 May 2016 43,811 miles

Front brakes starting to bind not exccesive

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear single seat only no rear seat or footpegs

Fail 10 May 2016 43,811 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front brakes starting to bind not exccesive

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear single seat only no rear seat or footpegs

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,836 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,586 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 41,586 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 41,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,604 miles

rear tyre has plugged puncture repair

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 32,280 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R791 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R791 NVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R791 NVO registered?

R791 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R791 NVO safe to buy?

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