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S949 CHU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,055 mi
Last recorded32,055 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 CHU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,419 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,779 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,768 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 28,120 miles

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,571 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 26,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,762 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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S949 CHU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S949 CHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S949 CHU registered?

S949 CHU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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