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S194 KPX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,838 mi
Last recorded51,838 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 KPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 51,838 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Cut in rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fork dust seal in poor condition.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 51,838 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Cut in rear tyre.

Offside Fork dust seal in poor condition.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,085 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 62,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,331 miles

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

nearside indicators flashing faster than the offside indicators

only 50% of rear position lamp and stop light working

Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 55,821 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering horn and start button (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,190 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,327 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,042 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,722 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 48,722 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,307 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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S194 KPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S194 KPX, 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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S194 KPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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