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T221 BST

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,545 mi
Last recorded2,545 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 BST
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 2,545 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 2,545 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 1,961 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake pedal bent but can still be readily applied. (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear panels/rear lamp slightly insecure.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 1,586 miles

Central Rear rear tail piece slightly insecure.

Central Rear solo seat slightly insecure.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,645 miles

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,936 miles

plug repair in rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2011 17,936 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

plug repair in rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,019 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 May 2009 53,575 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 53,575 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 42,915 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 May 2008 42,915 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2007 32,150 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 32,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 May 2006 27,368 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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T221 BST is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T221 BST, 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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T221 BST is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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