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R657 CBP

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 CBP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 29,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 28,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,635 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 13 Apr 2010 24,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,698 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,696 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 24,410 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 24,386 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,026 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 23,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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R657 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R657 CBP, 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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What year was R657 CBP registered?

R657 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R657 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 CBP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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