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S261 TPU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,691 mi
Last recorded28,691 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 TPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 28,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 28,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 28,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 28,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 28,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 28,123 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess links seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 27,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 26,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 22,435 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 22,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,055 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 16,660 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,912 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 12,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,503 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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S261 TPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S261 TPU, 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 S261 TPU registered?

S261 TPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S261 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 TPU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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