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S425 NOD

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,482 mi
Last recorded33,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 NOD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 33,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 33,018 miles

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 32,804 miles

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 31,118 miles

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 30,709 miles

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 28,953 miles

Exhausts noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering head bearings have slight notch when front wheel raised

Pass 16 May 2017 28,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,865 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 22,687 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 22,687 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,101 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 17,101 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 20,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 20,374 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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S425 NOD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S425 NOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S425 NOD registered?

S425 NOD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S425 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 NOD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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