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S971 SUY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,349 mi
Last recorded15,349 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 SUY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,324 miles

Exhuast clamps rusty.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,177 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,149 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,616 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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S971 SUY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S971 SUY, 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 S971 SUY registered?

S971 SUY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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