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S492 LGW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,496 mi
Last recorded22,496 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 LGW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,496 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 22,496 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 21,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,914 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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S492 LGW 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 S492 LGW, 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 S492 LGW registered?

S492 LGW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S492 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 LGW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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