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R948 PJM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,686 mi
Last recorded20,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 PJM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 20,686 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 20,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 20,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 19,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,979 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,625 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 13,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 9,374 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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R948 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R948 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 R948 PJM registered?

R948 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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