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R62 RVJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,656 mi
Last recorded52,656 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 RVJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2023 51,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,423 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,690 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 41,690 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 May 2007 39,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,667 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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R62 RVJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R62 RVJ, 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 R62 RVJ registered?

R62 RVJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R62 RVJ safe to buy?

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