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R372 JGF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,210 mi
Last recorded36,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 JGF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 36,270 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,754 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,546 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,409 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,960 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,960 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 31,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,806 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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R372 JGF 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 87.5%.

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 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 R372 JGF, 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 R372 JGF registered?

R372 JGF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R372 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 JGF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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