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S855 AAR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 AAR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,704 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 38,692 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/H HANDLEBAR GRIP LOOSE IN OPERATION. (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm FRONT TYRE LOW. DOWN TO 1.0MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm REAR TYRE DOWN TO 1.0MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem slightly damaged FRONT TYRE VALVE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING. (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged REAR TYRE VALVE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,194 miles

n/s/f brake hose a bit to long

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,065 miles

front n/s brake hose to long

tyres getting low on tread

Fail 30 Mar 2015

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

front n/s brake hose to long

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,180 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,180 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

head light bulb tinted blue

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,492 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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S855 AAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S855 AAR, 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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S855 AAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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