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S186 JGB

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,725 mi
Last recorded13,725 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 JGB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 10,476 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,382 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubber (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' upper bearing (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,740 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 9,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,409 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 8,582 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,582 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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S186 JGB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S186 JGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S186 JGB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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