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R873 KRP

1998 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KRP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 39,599 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,947 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 21,541 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,795 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,795 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,595 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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R873 KRP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 R873 KRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R873 KRP registered?

R873 KRP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is R873 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 KRP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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