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S900 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,852 mi
Last recorded44,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 44,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged guide rubber requires reclip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 40,874 miles

All direction indicators not working do not operate immediately when switch position moved left/right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged guide rubber requires reclip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,605 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,025 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,689 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,689 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 2 Apr 2014 37,461 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,461 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))

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,923 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2010 31,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2010 31,005 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,128 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 24,043 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,043 miles

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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S900 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S900 VTR, 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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S900 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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