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R191 YGC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 YGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 40,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,255 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,220 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,725 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,991 miles

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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R191 YGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R191 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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How do I check the history of R191 YGC?

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What year was R191 YGC registered?

R191 YGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R191 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 YGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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