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S181 BFA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,093 mi
Last recorded33,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 BFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 33,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Central Rear Inner Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 26,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2013 26,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,745 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

slight bind on front brake.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,745 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate may not be legal

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate may not be legal

Fail 23 Aug 2008 21,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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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S181 BFA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S181 BFA, 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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S181 BFA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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