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S968 OEW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,162 mi
Last recorded32,162 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 OEW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 31,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 29,253 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing(not blowing)

Pass 16 May 2013 28,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,472 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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S968 OEW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S968 OEW, 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 S968 OEW registered?

S968 OEW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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