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S741 STW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 STW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 38,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,322 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,590 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 27,459 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 14,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,779 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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S741 STW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S741 STW, 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 S741 STW registered?

S741 STW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S741 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S741 STW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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