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S946 JSO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,822 mi
Last recorded23,822 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 23,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 23,734 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 23,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,846 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 23,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 21,294 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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S946 JSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S946 JSO, 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 S946 JSO registered?

S946 JSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S946 JSO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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