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R218 SCK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,877 mi
Last recorded50,877 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 SCK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,877 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,281 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,951 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,127 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,186 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,186 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,454 miles

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

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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R218 SCK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R218 SCK, 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 R218 SCK registered?

R218 SCK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R218 SCK safe to buy?

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