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S995 VKK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 VKK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,123 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 47,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear cylinder downpipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower suspension link bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 45,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 45,264 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,829 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 35,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,892 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,435 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,554 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,760 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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S995 VKK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S995 VKK, 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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S995 VKK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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