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S705 YCA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,575 mi
Last recorded31,575 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 YCA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,447 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 22,117 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 17,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,050 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 16,029 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)

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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S705 YCA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S705 YCA, 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 S705 YCA registered?

S705 YCA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S705 YCA safe to buy?

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