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R880 DRJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,342 mi
Last recorded15,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 DRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 15,342 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2024 14,791 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 14,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 14,389 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when front brake is operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,205 miles

n/s/f&r indicators showing signs of white light

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R880 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 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 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R880 DRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R880 DRJ registered?

R880 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R880 DRJ safe to buy?

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