MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R42 HJV safe to buy?
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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