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S452 UOW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,945 mi
Last recorded35,945 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 UOW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 35,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front and rear brake fluid low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,657 miles

Exhaust on noisey side

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

No Passenger foot rest on left hand side, but only solo seat fitted at time of test.

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2017 33,649 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,870 miles

Exhaust on noisy side

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust on noisy side

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 162,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 160,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 158,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 153,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 152,963 miles

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

Gear lever bent and damaged but useable

Left hand riders footpeg bent

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

Right hand riders footpeg bent

Fail 18 Dec 2008 152,963 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Gear lever bent and damaged but useable

Left hand riders footpeg bent

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

Right hand riders footpeg bent

Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 147,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 141,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 137,157 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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S452 UOW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S452 UOW, 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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S452 UOW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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