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R335 GCG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,960 mi
Last recorded45,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 GCG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 45,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 45,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight fork seal weap (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 45,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 44,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 44,539 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested severe for leak onto front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 39,921 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has some tight links. (6.2.1e)

Fork dust seals corroded.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower suspension linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing Lower exhaust clamp. (7.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has some tight links. (6.2.1e)

Fork dust seals corroded.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower suspension linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,696 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2012 37,696 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,588 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 37,557 miles

Rear Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 36,966 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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R335 GCG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R335 GCG, 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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R335 GCG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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