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S947 JSO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,190 mi
Last recorded11,190 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,190 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 26 Mar 2010

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010
Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,166 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,505 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 28,579 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,407 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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S947 JSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S947 JSO, 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 S947 JSO registered?

S947 JSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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