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R39 KGX

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,056 mi
Last recorded39,056 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 KGX
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 39,056 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 39,056 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,150 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 33,020 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 32,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,356 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,350 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 26,451 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R39 KGX is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R39 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R39 KGX registered?

R39 KGX is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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