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S888 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,173 mi
Last recorded35,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 35,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 34,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,490 miles

drive chain slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,642 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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S888 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S888 VTR, 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 S888 VTR registered?

S888 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S888 VTR safe to buy?

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