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R26 JGO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,865 mi
Last recorded42,865 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 38,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 38,129 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Linkage bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 28,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 28,284 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 May 2013 26,343 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 26,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,435 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,435 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 24,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,436 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,436 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R26 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 JGO registered?

R26 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R26 JGO safe to buy?

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