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S530 JGN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,134 mi
Last recorded47,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 JGN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 47,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,760 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,501 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 45,909 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,889 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,876 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 42,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,495 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 39,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,876 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,857 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2008 34,857 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,899 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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S530 JGN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S530 JGN, 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 S530 JGN registered?

S530 JGN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S530 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 JGN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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