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S97 RCL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,948 mi
Last recorded25,948 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 RCL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 25,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 26,070 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 25,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 25,546 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 25,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,393 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,188 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,142 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2006 20,922 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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S97 RCL 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 88.2%.

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 S97 RCL, 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 S97 RCL registered?

S97 RCL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S97 RCL safe to buy?

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