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R898 VUX

1998 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,004 mi
Last recorded29,004 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 29,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 29,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both incorrectly spaced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,323 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 37,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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R898 VUX is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R898 VUX, 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

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What year was R898 VUX registered?

R898 VUX is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R898 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 VUX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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