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S420 JNK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,671 mi
Last recorded29,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 JNK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,671 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,461 miles

Bikes over all condition is poor

Rear only 50% of rear postion light working

Pass 31 May 2017 33,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 33,325 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,593 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

clutch fluid needs topping up slightly low.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,751 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,995 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear fairings slightly insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,995 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear fairings slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2010 21,236 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 19,820 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 May 2009 19,820 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 May 2008 18,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,966 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 15,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 15,124 miles

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

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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S420 JNK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S420 JNK, 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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S420 JNK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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