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R157 NDS

1998 Honda Vt

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,297 mi
Last recorded28,297 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vt18,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 NDS
MakeHonda
ModelVt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 28,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 27,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 27,348 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 27,330 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 26,906 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vt?

Based on 3,034 MOT tests across 433 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
631
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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R157 NDS is a 1998 Honda Vt in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vt models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 18,894 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 Vt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R157 NDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R157 NDS registered?

R157 NDS is a 1998 Honda Vt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R157 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 NDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R157 NDS have outstanding finance?

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