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R615 SCU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,378 mi
Last recorded25,378 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 SCU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 25,378 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 25,365 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 25,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 25,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 25,337 miles

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

Rear exhaust resting on swinging arm

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 25,256 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,887 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,336 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,336 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 21,595 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,863 miles

clutch and brake fluid dirty

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,775 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 20,796 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R615 SCU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R615 SCU, 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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R615 SCU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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