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S968 KUB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,327 mi
Last recorded30,327 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 KUB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,235 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,811 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 21,811 miles

Central Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,992 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,484 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,894 miles

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 17,894 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S968 KUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S968 KUB, 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 S968 KUB registered?

S968 KUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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