CarVerify

Free Car Check

S383 VAW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,857 mi
Last recorded43,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 VAW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 43,857 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 43,857 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,792 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,657 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 36,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,516 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S383 VAW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 S383 VAW, 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

How do I check the history of S383 VAW?

You can check the full history of S383 VAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S383 VAW registered?

S383 VAW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S383 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 VAW 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.

Does S383 VAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S383 VAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.