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R703 JGP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,000 mi
Last recorded52,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 JGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 52,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,698 miles

1 of the 2 rear position lamps is not working

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 50,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,216 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,022 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,873 miles

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

Nearside Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,144 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,736 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2012 44,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,917 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,738 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2007 38,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 38,804 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 36,860 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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R703 JGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R703 JGP, 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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R703 JGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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