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J551 JAC

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,329 mi
Last recorded35,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 JAC
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 35,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 35,320 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 35,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,241 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 33,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 33,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Throttle return slow.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 32,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 32,123 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2011 31,324 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 31,324 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,596 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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J551 JAC is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J551 JAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J551 JAC registered?

J551 JAC is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is J551 JAC safe to buy?

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