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S250 VJW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,103 mi
Last recorded37,103 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,943 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,033 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,033 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,912 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,672 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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S250 VJW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S250 VJW, 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 S250 VJW registered?

S250 VJW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S250 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 VJW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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