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S548 EGH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,738 mi
Last recorded35,738 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,507 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 28,432 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2008 26,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,041 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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S548 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S548 EGH, 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 S548 EGH registered?

S548 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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