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S153 NAJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,523 mi
Last recorded36,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 NAJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 36,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 35,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 35,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 34,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 33,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,404 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 32,404 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 31,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,656 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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S153 NAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S153 NAJ, 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 S153 NAJ registered?

S153 NAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S153 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 NAJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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