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R686 JTM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 JTM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 May 2024 41,787 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Just touching the Silencer link pipe. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2014 40,915 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,582 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,797 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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R686 JTM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R686 JTM, 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 R686 JTM registered?

R686 JTM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R686 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 JTM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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