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S401 EGH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,756 mi
Last recorded37,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 37,756 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 25,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,141 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 22,245 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,298 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 21,291 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,268 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,453 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 16,453 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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S401 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S401 EGH, 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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S401 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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