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S597 NPX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,255 mi
Last recorded31,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 NPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 31,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 30,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 30,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,114 miles

Headlamp dip switch "sticky".

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 19,464 miles

Front brake laver bent.

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

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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S597 NPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S597 NPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S597 NPX registered?

S597 NPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S597 NPX safe to buy?

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