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R669 TTS

1998 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 TTS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 31,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 30,880 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 30,880 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,829 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front 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)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

both rear indicators loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

aftermarket silencers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,774 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,807 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,256 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,603 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))

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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R669 TTS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R669 TTS, 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 R669 TTS registered?

R669 TTS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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