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R144 YRB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,174 mi
Last recorded56,174 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 YRB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,374 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 55,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,531 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 54,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,191 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,958 miles

Headlamp masked

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly binding

headlight condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,136 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 May 2008 40,356 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

all lights masked over day time mot rear number plate none standard

Pass 10 May 2007 37,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,909 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R144 YRB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R144 YRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R144 YRB registered?

R144 YRB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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