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S60 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,851 mi
Last recorded42,851 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 42,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 42,842 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 41,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,490 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,154 miles

Centre Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,796 miles

Product on ind lence.a little darker than standard

Fail 21 Jul 2014 21,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Product on ind lence.a little darker than standard

Pass 22 May 2013 20,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

headlamp taped

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 18,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 18,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,671 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,671 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,012 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,610 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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S60 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S60 VTR, 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 S60 VTR registered?

S60 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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