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J31 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,442 mi
Last recorded40,442 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 35,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,360 miles

Rear brake fluid level low.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,078 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 24,069 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,294 miles

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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J31 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J31 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 J31 VTR registered?

J31 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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