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S830 RLK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,167 mi
Last recorded22,167 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 22,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 21,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 20,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 26,224 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,071 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 26,071 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 23,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,676 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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S830 RLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S830 RLK, 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 S830 RLK registered?

S830 RLK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S830 RLK safe to buy?

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