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R798 XKL

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,487 mi
Last recorded11,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 XKL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 11,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 11,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 11,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 11,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 11,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 10,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 16,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,208 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,230 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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R798 XKL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 R798 XKL, 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 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R798 XKL registered?

R798 XKL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R798 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 XKL shows 13 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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