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R42 HJV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,039 mi
Last recorded39,039 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 HJV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 39,039 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 39,039 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 38,371 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,283 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 17,210 miles

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

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

pass light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,193 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 22,192 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005

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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R42 HJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R42 HJV, 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 R42 HJV registered?

R42 HJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R42 HJV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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