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S47 JRA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 JRA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 35,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 34,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 33,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 33,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 33,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,829 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play slight movement under load of braking (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 32,068 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 30,775 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,775 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,933 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2013 29,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,940 miles

Dip beam/main beam reversed on switch.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,940 miles

Dip beam/main beam reversed on switch.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2006 25,247 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S47 JRA 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 77.3%.

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 S47 JRA, 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 S47 JRA registered?

S47 JRA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S47 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 JRA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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