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S549 JST

1998 Honda VTR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,233 mi
Last recorded20,233 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 JST
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 20,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 19,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 18,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,835 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2018 15,802 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure valve core perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure valve core perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 14,344 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 13,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 11,274 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2008 10,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,741 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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S549 JST is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S549 JST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S549 JST registered?

S549 JST is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S549 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 JST 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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