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S47 MES

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,085 mi
Last recorded26,085 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 MES
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,633 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 24,611 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,611 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 24,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,463 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 23,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 21,025 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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S47 MES is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S47 MES, 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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What year was S47 MES registered?

S47 MES is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S47 MES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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