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Q492NVS

1999 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,235 mi
Last recorded45,235 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR100022,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ492NVS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,444 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,833 miles

Coolant pipe split

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

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,262 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,226 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear operation (1.3.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking subframe fixing missing (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,977 miles

no front fender fitted

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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Q492NVS is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,390 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q492NVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q492NVS registered?

Q492NVS is a 1999 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is Q492NVS safe to buy?

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