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S736 UDX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 UDX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,007 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 50,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,070 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2017 48,070 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 May 2016 46,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,036 miles

Chain oiler system missing parts and dropping oil directly onto road

Main beam aim a little high

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm thickness

Rear disc worn but not seriously reduced in strength

Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,025 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Chain oiler system missing parts and dropping oil directly onto road

Main beam aim a little high

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm thickness

Rear disc worn but not seriously reduced in strength

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 May 2007 17,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,616 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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S736 UDX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S736 UDX, 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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S736 UDX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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