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S456 BKO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,951 mi
Last recorded38,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 BKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,951 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 38,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,602 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2009 37,444 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,208 miles

front brake hose fouls fairing on r/hand lock. ideal to re-route hose.

Pass 15 May 2007 35,123 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 33,213 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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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S456 BKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S456 BKO, 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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S456 BKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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