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S224 RHE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

20,701 mi
Last recorded20,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 RHE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 20,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 18,402 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 17,062 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 17,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension has no movement(siezed) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,932 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 16,745 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 16,745 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 16,246 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front nearside brake hose fittings corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,506 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 15,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Blowing from clamp gaskets. (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,442 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 15,442 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 15,251 miles

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

throttle operation

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,710 miles

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

aftermarket cap fitted to front brake fluid reservoir

front tyre perished

mirror extension fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2013 14,370 miles

front tyre wear

Fail 29 Oct 2012 14,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 13,504 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 10,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 8,481 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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S224 RHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S224 RHE, 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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S224 RHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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