MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
no chain guard fitted at time of test
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))
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)
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))
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))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S859 JCY safe to buy?
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