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S216 YON

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,883 mi
Last recorded30,883 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 YON
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 30,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 30,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,782 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 38,782 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,271 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,596 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 31,587 miles

Lower Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,555 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 27,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,551 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,958 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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S216 YON is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S216 YON, 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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S216 YON is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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