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S281 LLO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,344 mi
Last recorded32,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 LLO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 32,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2024 32,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 31,812 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 31,812 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,553 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 30,553 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,895 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,300 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,897 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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S281 LLO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S281 LLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S281 LLO registered?

S281 LLO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S281 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 LLO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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