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R544 JKO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,018 mi
Last recorded45,018 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 41,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 41,216 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 41,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 18,290 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
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R544 JKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R544 JKO, 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 R544 JKO registered?

R544 JKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R544 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 JKO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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