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S989 OGW

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 OGW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,390 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,267 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,603 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,597 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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S989 OGW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 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 S989 OGW, 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 27 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 S989 OGW registered?

S989 OGW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S989 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 OGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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