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S428 RHB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,921 mi
Last recorded62,921 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 RHB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,921 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023
Fail 27 Jun 2023

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,685 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 60,685 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 55,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

alloy type banjo bolts fitted front

Fail 15 Apr 2016 54,774 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

alloy type banjo bolts fitted front

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,100 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,957 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,958 miles

front brake switch slightly sticky

rear tyre close to limit

Fail 3 May 2011 43,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake switch slightly sticky

rear tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2011 43,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,354 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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S428 RHB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S428 RHB, 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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S428 RHB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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