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S623 AHC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 AHC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 108,953 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 108,953 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 89,651 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 67,708 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 67,708 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 49,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 49,424 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 31,192 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 17,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,506 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,949 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 14,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 13,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 10,983 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 8,368 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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S623 AHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S623 AHC, 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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S623 AHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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