MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))
Rear tyre flat
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear tyre flat
Front exhaust pipe corroded
clutch fluid low.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R189 YGC registered?
R189 YGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R189 YGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 YGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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