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R138 DKY

1998 Honda Vtr

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,330 mi
Last recorded48,330 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 DKY
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,274 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,187 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 44,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,741 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R138 DKY is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R138 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R138 DKY registered?

R138 DKY is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 DKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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