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S793 SOO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,771 mi
Last recorded24,771 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 SOO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,771 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,636 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 24,636 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L/H steering stop worn.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,038 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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S793 SOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S793 SOO, 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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S793 SOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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