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S101 SWE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,157 mi
Last recorded25,157 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 SWE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,157 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,052 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,918 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 19,918 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 18,147 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S101 SWE 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 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 S101 SWE, 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 S101 SWE registered?

S101 SWE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S101 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 SWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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