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S440 MBK

1998 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,587 mi
Last recorded21,587 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 MBK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 21,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,221 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 17,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,281 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,896 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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S440 MBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S440 MBK, 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 S440 MBK registered?

S440 MBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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