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R754 JGO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake feels spongy

Fail 3 Aug 2026 37,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake feels spongy

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,404 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 37,404 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 37,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,027 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)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

indicators flash slightly fast

Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,390 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,827 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,827 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,779 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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R754 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R754 JGO, 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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R754 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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