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R589 DBJ

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 DBJ
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 67,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,657 miles

Central Rear hazard switch fitter to rear of bike under seat

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot pirishing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear offside mud guards missing at time of test

Pass 25 May 2021 66,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,748 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,748 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Only 50% rear light operational

Rear light unit not fully secured

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,821 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,960 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,704 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,532 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R589 DBJ is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R589 DBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R589 DBJ registered?

R589 DBJ is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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