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S970 BUB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,353 mi
Last recorded28,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,208 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 22,206 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,552 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,229 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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S970 BUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S970 BUB, 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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S970 BUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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