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S252 SFU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,886 mi
Last recorded66,886 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 SFU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,659 miles

Numberplate replaced prior to test.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,226 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,129 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,567 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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S252 SFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S252 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S252 SFU registered?

S252 SFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S252 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 SFU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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