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S468 SBA

1998 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,055 mi
Last recorded51,055 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 Sp36,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 SBA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 51,055 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 50,011 miles

after market exhausts fitted noise level fine

both foot peg hangers have small cracks in them

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 49,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,391 miles

1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,554 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 2,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 2,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,809 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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S468 SBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 36,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S468 SBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S468 SBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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