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R445 LHT

1998 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,610 mi
Last recorded33,610 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT110022,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 LHT
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 33,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 33,610 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Apr 2026 33,578 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 33,188 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 31,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 30,125 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 29,875 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,236 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 28,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust noise very slightly more than std

Pass 5 May 2017 28,262 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,655 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,925 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,123 miles

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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R445 LHT is a 1998 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 22,032 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 R445 LHT, 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 28 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R445 LHT registered?

R445 LHT is a 1998 Honda VT1100, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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