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S539 JFH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,978 mi
Last recorded31,978 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 31,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,939 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 31,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 31,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 31,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 30,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 30,618 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,290 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,287 miles

front brake slight binding (floor test)

front suspension v hard v little movement

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,040 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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S539 JFH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S539 JFH, 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 S539 JFH registered?

S539 JFH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S539 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 JFH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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