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S212 VOB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 VOB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 28,836 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing no plate light missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,418 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 13,039 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 24,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,511 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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S212 VOB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S212 VOB, 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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What year was S212 VOB registered?

S212 VOB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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