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R678 WRM

1998 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,449 mi
Last recorded53,449 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 WRM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,943 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,453 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 36,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,246 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,246 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,487 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,363 miles

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

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

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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R678 WRM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R678 WRM, 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 R678 WRM registered?

R678 WRM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R678 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 WRM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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