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R951 KWS

1998 Honda VT1100

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,264 mi
Last recorded9,264 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT110022,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KWS
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 9,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 9,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,523 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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R951 KWS is a 1998 Honda VT1100 in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 22,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R951 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R951 KWS registered?

R951 KWS is a 1998 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R951 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 KWS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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