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S643 LUB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,123 mi
Last recorded10,123 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 LUB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 10,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 9,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 9,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 6,258 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 18 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,647 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,124 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 19,153 miles

Outer Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 32,459 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,533 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,536 miles

No indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,978 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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S643 LUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S643 LUB, 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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S643 LUB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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