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R421 YDT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,729 mi
Last recorded33,729 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 YDT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,729 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,773 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,566 miles

The aftermarket levers are of a very poor quality and I would recommend their replacement with the original manufacturers part

Fail 13 May 2009 32,554 miles

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

The aftermarket levers are of a very poor quality and I would recommend their replacement with the original manufacturers part

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,882 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,582 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R421 YDT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R421 YDT, 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 R421 YDT registered?

R421 YDT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R421 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 YDT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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