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R989 OGF

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,935 mi
Last recorded22,935 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 OGF
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 22,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 22,935 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 19,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 19,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 19,154 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,405 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 18,404 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,915 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

drive chain has tight spot

Fail 13 Jun 2009 16,624 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,194 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 15,194 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2007 15,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,302 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R989 OGF is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R989 OGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R989 OGF is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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