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R923 KYG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 KYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,179 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 33,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 32,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,608 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,834 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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R923 KYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R923 KYG, 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 R923 KYG registered?

R923 KYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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