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N123 VTR

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,712 mi
Last recorded26,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 26,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,785 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 25,785 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

clutch fluid below minimum limit

Pass 17 May 2017 24,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 24,886 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch fluid low

engine oil level is low

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,514 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 19,514 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Upper Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 17,000 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 15,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,475 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,063 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 14,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N123 VTR is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N123 VTR, 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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What year was N123 VTR registered?

N123 VTR is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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