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R409 YTR

1998 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 YTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,047 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 35,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 35,764 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,812 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,864 miles

low beam kickup to right

Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 14,587 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 12,166 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R409 YTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R409 YTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R409 YTR registered?

R409 YTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R409 YTR safe to buy?

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