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S79 AVV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 AVV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 64,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 60,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,119 miles

Central Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 49,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 49,913 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,984 miles

to pink

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,686 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,850 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,461 miles

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,828 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2012 29,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,689 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,633 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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S79 AVV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S79 AVV, 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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S79 AVV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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