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1998 Honda VTR1000 1.0L Petrol · S856 SRJ

S856 SRJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 39,242 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA VTR1000
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
39,242 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
996cc

S856 SRJ Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
  • 39,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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S856 SRJ Mileage History

  1. 22/04/200633,122 km
  2. 02/05/200713,792 mi
  3. 02/05/200713,792 mi
  4. 04/10/200817,339 mi+3,547 mi
  5. 24/10/200919,769 mi+2,430 mi
  6. 06/09/201021,072 mi+1,303 mi
  7. 07/09/201021,091 mi+19 mi
  8. 24/04/201222,242 mi+1,151 mi
  9. 09/05/201322,598 mi+356 mi
  10. 11/07/201422,742 mi+144 mi
  11. 08/07/201631,504 mi+8,762 mi
  12. 20/03/201832,343 mi+839 mi
  13. 18/05/201932,824 mi+481 mi
  14. 24/04/202136,080 mi+3,256 mi
  15. 28/03/202236,352 mi+272 mi
  16. 27/04/202337,787 mi+1,435 mi
  17. 28/06/202439,081 mi+1,294 mi
  18. 08/07/202539,242 mi+161 mi

Average of roughly 319 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S856 SRJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 07:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Vtr1000 (S856 SRJ) between April 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)”; “Headlamp aim too high (1.6)”; “Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)”.

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