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R893 TJR

1998 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,082 mi
Last recorded42,082 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 TJR
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 42,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,689 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

little reserve traval on rear brake

Pass 17 May 2014 41,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,052 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,546 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,459 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,758 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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R893 TJR is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R893 TJR, 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.

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What year was R893 TJR registered?

R893 TJR is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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