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S848 RJV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 RJV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,130 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,718 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 35,718 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 33,050 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,202 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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S848 RJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S848 RJV, 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 S848 RJV registered?

S848 RJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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