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S359 LBW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,742 mi
Last recorded7,742 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 LBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 7,742 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 7,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 3,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 3,903 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,577 miles

all rear bodywork loose almost to exsess

Pass 16 May 2007 44,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,953 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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S359 LBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S359 LBW, 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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S359 LBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S359 LBW safe to buy?

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