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R819 JGP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,001 mi
Last recorded21,001 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 JGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 21,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

masking applied to headlamp

Pass 15 Apr 2017 20,575 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

indicators slow to work

masking applied to headlamp

Fail 15 Apr 2017 20,575 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

indicators slow to work

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has tight spot and dry (6.2.1e)

masking applied to headlamp

Fail 13 Apr 2016 19,990 miles

Direction indicators not working both sides (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has tight spot and dry (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,764 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 14,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 14,055 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 14,107 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,805 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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R819 JGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R819 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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R819 JGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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