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R601 YRJ

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 YRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,500 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 44,500 miles

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,322 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slightly damaged footpeg on near side

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2008 17,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,225 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,225 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R601 YRJ is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 YRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R601 YRJ registered?

R601 YRJ is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R601 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 YRJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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