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R159 JGO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,676 mi
Last recorded32,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slightly worn (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 32,675 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slightly worn (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,586 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 32,583 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced When Indicators applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced When Indicators applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencers slight lose on mountins (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,295 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,294 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,563 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 20,245 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 20,245 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2005 20,228 miles

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

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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R159 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R159 JGO, 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 R159 JGO registered?

R159 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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