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S908 XOX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,099 mi
Last recorded39,099 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 XOX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 39,099 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,690 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,271 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,341 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,807 miles

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

chain slightly loose

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,807 miles

chain slightly loose

rear pads getting low

Fail 7 May 2010 23,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,501 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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S908 XOX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S908 XOX, 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 S908 XOX registered?

S908 XOX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S908 XOX safe to buy?

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