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R937 PJM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

530 mi
Last recorded530 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 PJM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 530 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2025 59 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 2,712 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust Flange weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 2,712 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust Flange weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 2,192 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 17,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 17,539 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 3 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 2 miles

Exhaust flange very weak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 2 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flange very weak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,412 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,528 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,527 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,338 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R937 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R937 PJM, 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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R937 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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