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R891 NJT

1998 Honda Vtr

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,365 mi
Last recorded53,365 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 NJT
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,348 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,288 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,288 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,118 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,508 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,501 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,128 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,676 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R891 NJT is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R891 NJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R891 NJT?

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What year was R891 NJT registered?

R891 NJT is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R891 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 NJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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