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S147 CGX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,863 mi
Last recorded19,863 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 CGX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 19,863 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,711 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,033 miles

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

Offside offside engine case has small oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,624 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,800 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 15,138 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,037 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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S147 CGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S147 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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What year was S147 CGX registered?

S147 CGX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S147 CGX safe to buy?

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