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R149 SSL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,368 mi
Last recorded52,368 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 SSL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 52,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 51,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever is slightly bent (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,000 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 45,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,103 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,321 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,663 miles

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

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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R149 SSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R149 SSL, 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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R149 SSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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