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S988 SWF

1998 Honda Unknown

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,818 mi
Last recorded19,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Unknown18,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 SWF
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 19,818 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

headlight masked to achieve correct beam pattern

Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 18,696 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 15,223 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 15,211 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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S988 SWF is a 1998 Honda Unknown in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,950 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S988 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S988 SWF?

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What year was S988 SWF registered?

S988 SWF is a 1998 Honda Unknown, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S988 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 SWF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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