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S539 RLL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

43,077 mi
Last recorded43,077 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,077 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 43,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 42,952 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 42,952 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 42,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,589 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 42,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 42,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 41,881 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 41,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,262 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,923 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,900 miles

rear tyre valve perished

slight play in rear lower shock bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

rear tyre valve perished

slight play in rear lower shock bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear cush drive slight wear

Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear cush drive slight wear

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 RLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S539 RLL, 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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S539 RLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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