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S734 JFV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,616 mi
Last recorded37,616 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 JFV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,616 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 35,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 35,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,517 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 34,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 33,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,866 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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S734 JFV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S734 JFV, 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 S734 JFV registered?

S734 JFV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S734 JFV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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