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R108 HJO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,820 mi
Last recorded53,820 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 53,820 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 53,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 52,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 50,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,892 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

clutch recevoir leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,469 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,599 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 42,157 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,202 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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R108 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R108 HJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 HJO registered?

R108 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R108 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 HJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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