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S49 KSA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,853 mi
Last recorded3,853 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 KSA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 3,853 miles
Pass 19 May 2021
Pass 15 Jun 2019

headlamp lens ,taped applied to headlamp to level off beam pattern

Pass 18 May 2018 33,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,653 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,743 miles

Upper Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

front mug guard missing time test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Upper Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

front mug guard missing

oil on front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,167 miles

Clutch lever control damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,167 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever control damaged

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 26,569 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

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

Pass 8 Oct 2004 20,223 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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S49 KSA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 S49 KSA, 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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S49 KSA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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