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R242 JGA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 JGA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 34,924 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,679 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 34,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,252 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,790 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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R242 JGA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R242 JGA, 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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R242 JGA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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