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T979 JGA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,665 mi
Last recorded18,665 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 JGA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 18,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 18,521 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 18,444 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 18,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 16,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,731 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 13,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,219 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,896 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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T979 JGA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 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 T979 JGA, 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 27 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 T979 JGA registered?

T979 JGA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T979 JGA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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