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S97 LBV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,261 mi
Last recorded15,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 LBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,261 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear possible disc bolt not fully tight?

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 15,084 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2016 15,084 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 14,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,021 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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S97 LBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 S97 LBV, 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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S97 LBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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