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S919 FYG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,724 mi
Last recorded53,724 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 FYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 53,724 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 53,724 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 47,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 41,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,230 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 37,230 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,826 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 32,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,436 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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S919 FYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S919 FYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S919 FYG registered?

S919 FYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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