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S440 STW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,572 mi
Last recorded44,572 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 STW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front right indicator slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly reduced in size

Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 43,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,599 miles

steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 18 Jul 2018 34,599 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,808 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,938 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,457 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 13,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,039 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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S440 STW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S440 STW, 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 S440 STW registered?

S440 STW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S440 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 STW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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