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T174 SUT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,093 mi
Last recorded56,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 SUT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 56,093 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged split and bodged with glue (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,917 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 53,917 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering front wheel fitted in wrong rotation (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,907 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.3.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion pitted (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear rear tyre starting to tear

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 53,904 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough could not test due to binding front brake (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.3.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front front brake fluid overfilled

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion pitted (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear rear tyre starting to tear

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,201 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion pitted (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 51,200 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brakes begining to bind

Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,186 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brakes begining to bind

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,040 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,040 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,703 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,919 miles

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

note on engine oil leaks

note on light binding of the front brake

Pass 14 May 2007 11,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 10,741 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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T174 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T174 SUT, 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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T174 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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