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R189 YGC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,493 mi
Last recorded60,493 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,493 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,460 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 60,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,166 miles

Rear tyre flat

Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre flat

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,194 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded

clutch fluid low.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,913 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive To be rechecked when adjusted as may need replacement! (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 54,802 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,603 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 49,558 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,461 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R189 YGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R189 YGC, 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.

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R189 YGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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