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Honda VTR

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,000 cc

R989 WRBMOT history

R989 WRB is a red petrol Honda VTR first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 23,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
23,603 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 WRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTR
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 WRB was last recorded at 23,603 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,215 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,603 miles
  • 2025 – 23,215 miles
  • 2024 – 23,214 miles
  • 2023 – 22,681 miles
  • 2022 – 22,188 miles
  • 2021 – 21,703 miles
  • 2020 – 20,203 miles
  • 2018 – 20,115 miles
  • 2017 – 19,593 miles
  • 2016 – 19,287 miles
  • 2015 – 18,819 miles
  • 2014 – 18,067 miles
  • 2013 – 18,067 miles
  • 2012 – 17,762 miles
  • 2011 – 17,444 miles
  • 2010 – 16,997 miles
  • 2009 – 16,563 miles
  • 2008 – 16,356 miles
  • 2007 – 16,192 miles
  • 2006 – 16,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    23,603 miles
    Test number
    536586431654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail23,603 miles (+388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,603 miles
    Test number
    113322417389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass23,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    23,215 miles
    Test number
    809315297705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,214 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    421981946765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,681 miles (+493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    108897719246
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  6. Pass22,188 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,188 miles
    Test number
    658726632058
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  7. Pass21,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    413366295960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,703 miles (+1,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    772673439008
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass20,203 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,203 miles
    Test number
    720489171504
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mask/converter fitted
  10. Pass20,115 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    895468947338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,593 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,593 miles
    Test number
    379170395352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,287 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    489882851216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,819 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,819 miles
    Test number
    508857425136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,067 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    285109234446
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  15. Pass18,067 miles (+305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    877837063065
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  16. Pass17,762 miles (+318)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,762 miles
    Test number
    855074252073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  17. Fail17,444 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,444 miles
    Test number
    186397121093
    • Repaired at testDipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  18. Pass17,444 miles (+447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,444 miles
    Test number
    197317521033
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  19. Pass16,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    671649730018
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  20. Fail16,563 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,563 miles
    Test number
    180349930490
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  21. Pass16,563 miles (+207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,563 miles
    Test number
    591383149070
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  22. Pass16,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    844322808186
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  23. Fail16,356 miles (+164)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    861302608192
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  24. Pass16,192 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,192 miles
    Test number
    713325067154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,175 miles
    Test number
    284478926156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,175 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,175 miles
    Test number
    330408426161
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about R989 WRB

Does R989 WRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R989 WRB is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R989 WRB?
The MOT on R989 WRB is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R989 WRB done?
R989 WRB was recorded at 23,603 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 369 miles a year.
Has R989 WRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 WRB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R989 WRB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R989 WRB find?
R989 WRB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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