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E697 HTL

1988 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,977 mi
Last recorded55,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VT110039,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 HTL
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 55,976 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,057 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,056 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust heat sheilds holled and corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 40,268 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust heat sheilds holled and corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,364 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,794 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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E697 HTL is a 1988 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,182 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E697 HTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E697 HTL is a 1988 Honda VT1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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