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S201 KRM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 KRM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 79,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 76,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 73,121 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 67,849 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 67,849 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,996 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,853 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 40,853 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,488 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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S201 KRM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S201 KRM, 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 S201 KRM registered?

S201 KRM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S201 KRM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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