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S240 SVK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,110 mi
Last recorded35,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 SVK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,110 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose Wrong peg fitted (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,097 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Please note slight damage to front foot rest.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Still has 3/4 of visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 35,097 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Please note slight damage to front foot rest.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Still has 3/4 of visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 33,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,431 miles

Front tyre wearing thin

Fail 17 Dec 2020 32,431 miles

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

Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 28,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2016 28,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,958 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 27,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,891 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 26,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,157 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 26,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,729 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,977 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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S240 SVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S240 SVK, 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 S240 SVK registered?

S240 SVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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