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S411 VAY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,831 mi
Last recorded17,831 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 VAY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 17,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 17,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 17,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 17,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 17,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 17,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 17,216 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Below Riders Foot peg (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 17,002 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Below Riders Foot peg (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 16,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,358 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 15,358 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2013 10,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,588 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 7,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,513 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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S411 VAY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S411 VAY, 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 S411 VAY registered?

S411 VAY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S411 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S411 VAY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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