MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Indicator secured with twisted wire.
Offside Front Indicator secured with twisted wire.,
Rear Both rear indicators slightly obscured by exhaust system
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator likely to become detached n/s hanging off both front held on with twisted wire (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
bodywork fitted obscuring some testable areas
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S856 LAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 S856 LAJ, 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 S856 LAJ registered?
S856 LAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S856 LAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S856 LAJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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