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S124 CGX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,238 mi
Last recorded39,238 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 CGX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,361 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,632 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 29,632 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,150 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,148 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 27,140 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded brake pad back plate rubbing against rear wheel (6.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Slight binding front brake

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 21,551 miles

rear tyre worn

Fail 24 May 2013 21,551 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre worn

Pass 28 May 2012 20,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 20,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,089 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 19,089 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,359 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,816 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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S124 CGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S124 CGX, 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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S124 CGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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