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R398 JWY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,977 mi
Last recorded26,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 JWY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,977 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 26,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,198 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,234 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,234 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 13,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 9,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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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R398 JWY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R398 JWY, 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 R398 JWY registered?

R398 JWY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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