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R430 YTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,430 mi
Last recorded31,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 YTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 31,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 31,182 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 30,733 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 30,676 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

slight engine oil leak

Exhaust braket sharp edge

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

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,289 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,131 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,256 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,254 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,421 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 18,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 16,316 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,611 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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R430 YTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R430 YTR, 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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R430 YTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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