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R737 SFT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,701 mi
Last recorded31,701 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 SFT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 31,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 28,022 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,153 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 May 2022 24,144 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notched in centre of steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear l/h rear position light not working.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,328 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 20,897 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 20,897 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,250 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 10 Aug 2007 15,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 13,317 miles

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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R737 SFT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R737 SFT, 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 R737 SFT registered?

R737 SFT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R737 SFT safe to buy?

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