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S408 NGN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,620 mi
Last recorded16,620 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 NGN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 16,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 16,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 15,042 miles

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

Throttle slightly sticky

Pass 12 Sep 2023 14,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 14,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,495 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 13,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 12,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2013 12,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 11,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,287 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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S408 NGN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver 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 S408 NGN, 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 S408 NGN registered?

S408 NGN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S408 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 NGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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