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S78 LBV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,658 mi
Last recorded20,658 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 LBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 20,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 20,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,638 miles

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

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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S78 LBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S78 LBV, 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 S78 LBV registered?

S78 LBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S78 LBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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