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R860 PMJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,632 mi
Last recorded15,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 PMJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 15,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 14,631 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play observed, advise to replace soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy After market cans fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 14,514 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 13,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,349 miles

Front oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 10,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,520 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 7,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,420 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 7,395 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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R860 PMJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R860 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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R860 PMJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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