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S509 UBP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,616 mi
Last recorded42,616 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 40,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 40,816 miles

front exhaust downpipe flange deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,780 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 40,756 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 36,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement plate too small (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp brake light illuminates side light on operation (1.3.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,048 miles

Light mask fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,036 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Light mask fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,210 miles

Chain showing signs of wear

Exhaust slightly loose on mountings

Exhausts slightly noisey but not considered excessive

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,582 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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S509 UBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue 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 S509 UBP, 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 S509 UBP registered?

S509 UBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S509 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 UBP 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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