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S148 RLL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,753 mi
Last recorded60,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,722 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,307 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,906 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 59,897 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lamps stops working when flasher is operated (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 59,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,987 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 55,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,350 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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S148 RLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S148 RLL, 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 S148 RLL registered?

S148 RLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S148 RLL safe to buy?

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