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R297 YHL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,582 mi
Last recorded27,582 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 YHL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 27,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 22,844 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 22,826 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 22,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 22,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,847 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,189 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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R297 YHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R297 YHL, 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 R297 YHL registered?

R297 YHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R297 YHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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