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S789 CNJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 CNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 45,600 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 45,286 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 45,286 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,277 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,172 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,386 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 44,386 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working off front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rear sprocket bolts hitting swinging arm bracket (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,129 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 44,129 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knotch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,620 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,101 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 39,101 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 35,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 34,228 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,946 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,617 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,995 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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S789 CNJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S789 CNJ, 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 S789 CNJ registered?

S789 CNJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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