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G9 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,240 mi
Last recorded24,240 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 24,240 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 24,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 23,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs, light coating (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 20,007 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2020 19,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose Both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 19,862 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,593 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 (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 17,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 16,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 16,004 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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G9 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G9 VTR, 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 G9 VTR registered?

G9 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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