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R951 PJM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 PJM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 51,720 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 51,718 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,706 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,706 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2022 51,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 50,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 43,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 29,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,133 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 26,098 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R951 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R951 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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R951 PJM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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