MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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
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)
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
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate small
throttle tight
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front brake wooden
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S85 JLM registered?
S85 JLM is a 1998 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S85 JLM safe to buy?
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