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S628 SJN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,659 mi
Last recorded31,659 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 SJN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 30,761 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 30,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 29,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,612 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 28,612 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 28,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 May 2021 28,371 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,080 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine revs up very sligthly when steering is turned lock to lock

Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,537 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 11,537 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S628 SJN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S628 SJN, 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 S628 SJN registered?

S628 SJN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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