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T226 BHP

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,814 mi
Last recorded43,814 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 BHP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Grip split at then end but safe to use

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 43,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,015 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 43,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light works intermittently (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,863 miles

Exhaust slightly loose FRont down pipe one stud corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 42,863 miles

Exhaust slightly loose FRont down pipe one stud corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 42,771 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front flexible Brake hose appears damp?

Pass 19 May 2018 42,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,072 miles

rear brake disc becomming worn

Pass 31 Aug 2013 41,854 miles

rear brake disc becomming worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,629 miles

rear brake disc becoming worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,899 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,375 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,373 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 13 May 2008 37,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,830 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T226 BHP is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T226 BHP, 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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T226 BHP is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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