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S306 APP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 APP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 35,694 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 35,694 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,660 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 35,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 35,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 34,627 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 34,627 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,704 miles

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

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

headlamp fitted with dip beam mask

Pass 28 May 2014 31,549 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,286 miles

head lamp has a beam deflector fitted.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,286 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

head lamp has a beam deflector fitted.

Pass 25 May 2011 30,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,882 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,909 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,909 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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S306 APP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S306 APP, 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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S306 APP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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