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R530 JGX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,780 mi
Last recorded45,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 JGX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 45,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,948 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisey

front tyre slightly worn

mirror brocken

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,050 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 May 2014 43,050 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,682 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 35,996 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,115 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,115 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,781 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 32,781 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,873 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,873 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,834 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,834 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2005 28,432 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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R530 JGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R530 JGX, 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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R530 JGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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