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M9 PBY

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,610 mi
Last recorded26,610 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 PBY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 26,610 miles

Chain touching exhaust

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 26,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Build into rear light (4.4.3 (a))

Chain touching exhaust

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,893 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 23,691 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,793 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

drive chain tight

Fail 27 Jul 2018 22,793 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

drive chain tight

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 20,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 19,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,138 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 15,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 14,253 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,117 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,960 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 11,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,447 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 10,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,724 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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M9 PBY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M9 PBY, 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 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M9 PBY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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