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S424 VVR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,616 mi
Last recorded48,616 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 VVR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 48,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 42,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,954 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 24,276 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 23,926 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 21,952 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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S424 VVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S424 VVR, 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 S424 VVR registered?

S424 VVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S424 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 VVR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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