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R989 WRB

1998 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,603 mi
Last recorded23,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 WRB
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 23,603 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 23,603 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 23,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 22,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 22,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 21,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,203 miles

Headlamp mask/converter fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 18,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,762 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 17,444 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,444 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,997 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 16,563 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,563 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,356 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2008 16,356 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 16,175 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R989 WRB is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R989 WRB, 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.

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What year was R989 WRB registered?

R989 WRB is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R989 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 WRB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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