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R41 HJO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

27,670 mi
Last recorded27,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,670 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 27,670 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 26,302 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 26,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose connection leaking rear brake caliper union (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,363 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 23,332 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Various body repairs secured with cable ties.

Wiring loom chaffing on head stock when steering turned

Fail 3 Mar 2022 21,597 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Cable ties make up headlamp security (4.1.2 (a))

Various body repairs secured with cable ties.

Wiring loom chaffing on head stock when steering turned

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,211 miles

heated grip hitting tank on right hand lock causing engine revs to rise.

main beam switch working but occasionally sticks

Fail 25 Feb 2021 20,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

heated grip hitting tank on right hand lock causing engine revs to rise.

main beam switch working but occasionally sticks

Pass 8 Jul 2019 19,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,769 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 18,457 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,571 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,535 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,238 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 16,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,125 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,238 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R41 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R41 HJO, 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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R41 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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