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R946 PJM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,412 mi
Last recorded33,412 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 PJM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 33,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 32,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 32,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 32,300 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,670 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 29,727 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,759 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,573 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,885 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,148 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 9,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,847 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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R946 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R946 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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What year was R946 PJM registered?

R946 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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