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R357 TKV

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,763 mi
Last recorded25,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 TKV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,388 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,397 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,061 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,180 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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R357 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R357 TKV, 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 R357 TKV registered?

R357 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R357 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 TKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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