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R981 WYD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 WYD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,052 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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R981 WYD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R981 WYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 WYD registered?

R981 WYD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R981 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 WYD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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