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S268 XAL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,485 mi
Last recorded44,485 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 XAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,149 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,745 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 38,975 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly notchy

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 36,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 33,962 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,926 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 29,854 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 29,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 20,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,249 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 4,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 3,746 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S268 XAL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S268 XAL, 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 S268 XAL registered?

S268 XAL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S268 XAL safe to buy?

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