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S79 SUG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,955 mi
Last recorded22,955 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 SUG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,948 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 22,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,505 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,705 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,701 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,562 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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S79 SUG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S79 SUG, 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 S79 SUG registered?

S79 SUG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S79 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 SUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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