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R935 JGO

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,891 mi
Last recorded29,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 28,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 27,451 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 27,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 25,597 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 25,591 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,546 miles

Fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 25,541 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

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

Pass 31 May 2019 25,468 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 25,458 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front Fender (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front brake disc cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,579 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 24,573 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,185 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 25,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,420 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,131 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R935 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R935 JGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R935 JGO registered?

R935 JGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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