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S357 SBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,653 mi
Last recorded37,653 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 SBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 37,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 36,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,607 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 20,787 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 SBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBU, 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 S357 SBU registered?

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

Is S357 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 SBU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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