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R652 TJB

1998 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 TJB
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,528 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 28,550 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

l/h handlebar slightly bent

Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

l/h handlebar slightly bent

Fail 1 Aug 2013 20,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

plug repair in rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

plug repair in rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,839 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,703 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 11,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Incorrect subframe mounting bolts fitted

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 11,482 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,241 miles

Offside lower subframe bolt is not correct standard fitment size

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 9,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside lower subframe bolt is not correct standard fitment size

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,609 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,022 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R652 TJB is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R652 TJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R652 TJB is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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