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S397 AFB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,303 mi
Last recorded29,303 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 AFB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 29,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 28,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 28,533 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has a cut in mid

Pass 15 May 2021 21,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 14,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,713 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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S397 AFB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S397 AFB, 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 S397 AFB registered?

S397 AFB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S397 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 AFB shows 12 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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