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R938 PJM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,532 mi
Last recorded48,532 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 PJM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,057 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,057 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,918 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 34,605 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,733 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,846 miles

Front Brake hose coming close to fouling the steering.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 31,842 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose coming close to fouling the steering.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,155 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 29,149 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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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R938 PJM 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 R938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 PJM registered?

R938 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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