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S859 JCY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,633 mi
Last recorded37,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 JCY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 37,300 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,983 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,551 miles

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 27,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 25,663 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,409 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,700 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,961 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 16,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,295 miles

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

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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S859 JCY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S859 JCY, 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 S859 JCY registered?

S859 JCY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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