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R991 YVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,831 mi
Last recorded11,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 11,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 11,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 9,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 9,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 9,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 9,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 9,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 9,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,758 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,457 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 8,457 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 7,362 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 7,362 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 6,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,173 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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R991 YVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R991 YVG, 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 R991 YVG registered?

R991 YVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R991 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 YVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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