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S40 YAN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,735 mi
Last recorded24,735 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 24,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 24,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 23,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 23,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,489 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 8,507 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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S40 YAN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S40 YAN, 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 S40 YAN registered?

S40 YAN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S40 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 YAN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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