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R116 JYG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,335 mi
Last recorded39,335 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 JYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 39,335 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 39,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,258 miles

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 32,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,185 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,281 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 22,775 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,775 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 14,819 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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R116 JYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R116 JYG, 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 R116 JYG registered?

R116 JYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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