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S740 SKJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,250 mi
Last recorded13,250 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 SKJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 2,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 3,412 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside handle bar clip on slightly damaged

number plate light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,911 miles

exhaust very close to rear spring

only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,878 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

exhaust very close to rear spring

Fail 6 Nov 2013

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2013
Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 1,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 1 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 18,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 18,750 miles

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

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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S740 SKJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S740 SKJ, 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 S740 SKJ registered?

S740 SKJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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