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R855 PMJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,066 mi
Last recorded35,066 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 PMJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 35,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 34,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 33,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 32,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 31,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,786 miles

coolant leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 31,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak

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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R855 PMJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R855 PMJ, 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 R855 PMJ registered?

R855 PMJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R855 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 PMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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