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T173 KFJ

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,489 mi
Last recorded24,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 KFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2025 24,489 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2020 24,384 miles

drive chain dry /have lubricated

fairings fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,232 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 24,232 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 22,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,774 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,841 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2015 20,841 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,887 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 19,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,692 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,847 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 11,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 5,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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T173 KFJ is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T173 KFJ, 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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T173 KFJ is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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