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S355 VVR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,738 mi
Last recorded53,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 VVR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2020 53,738 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,613 miles

Brake lever insecure lock nut missing. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,180 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,180 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear hugger flexible and could contact tyre under load

Throttle slow to return

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,188 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,739 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,981 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,033 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,698 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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S355 VVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S355 VVR, 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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S355 VVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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