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R969 KSG

1998 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,821 mi
Last recorded13,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 KSG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 13,821 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 13,821 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working front brake switch repaired (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 13,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 13,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 13,621 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,380 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 13,012 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 11,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,093 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 7,093 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,965 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 5,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 2,477 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R969 KSG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R969 KSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R969 KSG registered?

R969 KSG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R969 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 KSG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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