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S85 JLM

1998 Honda VT1100

Gold Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VT110022,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,639 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebars slightly dis formed

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle sticking slightly on locks

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,054 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slightly wooden

handle bars miss shaped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,751 miles

handle bars slightly miss shaped

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 79,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine has oil leak

foot boards are wooded

front master cylinder damp

handle bars slightly miss shaped

number plate slightly small

rear tyre has a cut in it

Fail 27 Apr 2013 79,382 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

engine has oil leak

foot boards are wooded

handle bars slightly miss shaped

number plate slightly small

rear tyre has a cut in it

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

number plate small

throttle tight

Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

number plate small

throttle tight

Pass 23 Sep 2006 79,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake wooden

Pass 3 Sep 2005 78,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

front master cylinder weaping?

master cylinder front clamp looks incorrect

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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S85 JLM is a 1998 Honda VT1100 in Gold with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 22,032 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S85 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S85 JLM is a 1998 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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