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S161 JLW

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 JLW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 38,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 38,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front position lamp not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 38,056 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front position lamp not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,256 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on Pilot light ! (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 10 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 1 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,333 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,124 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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S161 JLW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S161 JLW, 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 S161 JLW registered?

S161 JLW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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