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R494 WCK

1998 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,043 mi
Last recorded48,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 WCK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,043 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark not clearly visible (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,504 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light front and rear o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front disc has slight run out

Fail 20 Jun 2018 46,443 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light front and rear o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front disc has slight run out

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,906 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,839 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 36,839 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,560 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 32,560 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,388 miles

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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R494 WCK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R494 WCK, 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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R494 WCK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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