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S491 YNO

1999 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,632 mi
Last recorded20,632 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT110026,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 YNO
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 20,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,559 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 20,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 20,473 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 17,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 17,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,016 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 12,406 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,597 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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S491 YNO is a 1999 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,836 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S491 YNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 YNO registered?

S491 YNO is a 1999 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S491 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 YNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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