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R689 YRV

1998 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 YRV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,147 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 36,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,043 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,228 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 33,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 28,690 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R689 YRV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R689 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R689 YRV registered?

R689 YRV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R689 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 YRV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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