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S998 AFW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,462 mi
Last recorded30,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 AFW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 30,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 30,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 30,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,299 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 28,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,539 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake hose fittings slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 27,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 27,469 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,284 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 26,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,339 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,581 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 23,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 19,759 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,699 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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S998 AFW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S998 AFW, 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

How do I check the history of S998 AFW?

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What year was S998 AFW registered?

S998 AFW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S998 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 AFW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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