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R443 YLK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,499 mi
Last recorded32,499 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 YLK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 32,499 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,937 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 30,846 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 30,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 27,824 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,695 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,459 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,260 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,745 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 22,206 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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R443 YLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R443 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R443 YLK registered?

R443 YLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R443 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 YLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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