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S393 CJW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 CJW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 39,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 39,802 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 35,155 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 33,650 miles

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

Front Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 32,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 32,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,628 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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S393 CJW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S393 CJW, 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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What year was S393 CJW registered?

S393 CJW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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