CarVerify

Free Car Check

S642 AHC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,453 mi
Last recorded24,453 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 AHC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 24,453 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 22,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 18,949 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 13,473 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 12,002 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S642 AHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S642 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S642 AHC?

You can check the full history of S642 AHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S642 AHC registered?

S642 AHC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S642 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S642 AHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S642 AHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S642 AHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.