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S153 YOO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,507 mi
Last recorded37,507 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 YOO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 37,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock also making the horn beep (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 35,791 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 35,791 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,907 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,623 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,151 miles

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

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 YOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S153 YOO, 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 S153 YOO registered?

S153 YOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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