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S62 EWU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,476 mi
Last recorded25,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 EWU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 25,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 24,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 24,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 23,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 23,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 22,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,124 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 12,961 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 11,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,417 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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S62 EWU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S62 EWU, 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 S62 EWU registered?

S62 EWU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S62 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 EWU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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