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S162 RHE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,772 mi
Last recorded39,772 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 RHE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 39,772 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,766 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,488 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,246 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 38,927 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,536 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 36,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,526 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,251 miles

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

rear tyre for race fitment

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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S162 RHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S162 RHE, 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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S162 RHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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