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R975 SST

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,944 mi
Last recorded43,944 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 SST
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,816 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,012 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play Rear shock top mount bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,248 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,177 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2005

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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R975 SST is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R975 SST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R975 SST registered?

R975 SST is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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