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S853 RLK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,552 mi
Last recorded25,552 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,463 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,259 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 25,236 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,492 miles

Nearside rear position lamp bulb not working

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 19,224 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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S853 RLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S853 RLK, 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 S853 RLK registered?

S853 RLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S853 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 RLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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