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S39 MES

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,871 mi
Last recorded46,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 MES
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,871 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2014 46,099 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,224 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,226 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,018 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 25,127 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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S39 MES is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S39 MES, 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 S39 MES registered?

S39 MES is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S39 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S39 MES shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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