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S357 EGH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,892 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 37,827 miles

Central Front Lower Seat has been repaired but not affecting integrity of component.

Central Rear Fairing seat surround panel slightly loose.

Central Rear Outer Road spring corroded Shock absorber spring has surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Exhaust header pipe flange has surface corrosion but header not leaking exhaust gases.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 35,420 miles

Central Front Riders seat is torn but not affecting integrity of component.

Central Front Upper Exhaust header flange has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever slightly bent but not affecting operation of lever.

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Offside muffler joining flange slightly corroded on outer edge.

Pass 24 May 2019 30,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Slight misting of oil on oil cooler pipe.

Offside Upper Riders seat has slight tear not affecting integrity of seat.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 28,548 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 28,548 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 27,677 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,415 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,477 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 24,335 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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S357 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S357 EGH, 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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S357 EGH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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