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S856 LAJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,699 mi
Last recorded40,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 LAJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 40,699 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 39,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,012 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 38,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,993 miles

Nearside Front Indicator secured with twisted wire.

Offside Front Indicator secured with twisted wire.,

Rear Both rear indicators slightly obscured by exhaust system

Fail 19 Jun 2023 37,988 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached n/s hanging off both front held on with twisted wire (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 35,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,638 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 34,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,933 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 33,933 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,738 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

bodywork fitted obscuring some testable areas

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,398 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,858 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,635 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,635 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 31,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,750 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,750 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 27,455 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 27,455 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 25,798 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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S856 LAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S856 LAJ, 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 S856 LAJ registered?

S856 LAJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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