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S388 JRV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,606 mi
Last recorded54,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 JRV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,606 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 54,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,120 miles

2 bulbs fitted to 1 lens right hand brake light not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,088 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,941 miles

Front fork seals weeping

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear numberplate cracked

Rear shock absorber weeping

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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S388 JRV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S388 JRV, 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 S388 JRV registered?

S388 JRV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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