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S997 BTO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,004 mi
Last recorded18,004 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 BTO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 18,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 17,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 17,105 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,754 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 26,616 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,616 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,007 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front offside disc had damage to inner rotor from disc lock

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside front brake disc slightly damaged on inner rotor but does not affect braking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,206 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,045 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 17,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,402 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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S997 BTO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S997 BTO, 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 S997 BTO registered?

S997 BTO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S997 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 BTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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