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R588 YBK

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,274 mi
Last recorded42,274 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YBK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,609 miles

chain link incorrectly fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,609 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain link incorrectly fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering steering damper (2.1.2a)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% working (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% working (1.3.3a)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 38,622 miles

Central Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play link to swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering steering damper (2.1.2a)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% working (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% working (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,811 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,260 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 21 Apr 2010 14,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,963 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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R588 YBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R588 YBK, 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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R588 YBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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