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R899 YPX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,776 mi
Last recorded41,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 YPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 41,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 41,269 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 41,269 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,185 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 41,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,060 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,052 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,140 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,870 miles

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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R899 YPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R899 YPX, 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 R899 YPX registered?

R899 YPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R899 YPX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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