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S852 RJV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 RJV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,413 miles

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

Left hand grip slighty loose

Small cut in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,604 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 32,502 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,356 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,342 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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S852 RJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S852 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 S852 RJV registered?

S852 RJV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S852 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 RJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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