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M5 ENV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,475 mi
Last recorded37,475 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ENV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 37,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,446 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 37,446 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,324 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,209 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 36,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 35,699 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 35,699 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,889 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,160 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,915 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,915 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,367 miles

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

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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M5 ENV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M5 ENV, 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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What year was M5 ENV registered?

M5 ENV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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