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A3 JSD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,826 mi
Last recorded20,826 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JSD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 20,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 20,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 20,785 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,750 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 20,726 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,413 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 20,411 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Nearside grip (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 18,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,070 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 14,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,545 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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A3 JSD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 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 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 JSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 JSD registered?

A3 JSD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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