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T243 SFE

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,834 mi
Last recorded18,834 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 SFE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 18,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 18,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 18,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 17,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 17,312 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,265 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 17,265 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,313 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 16,313 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,451 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 14,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 11,552 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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T243 SFE 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 90.5%.

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 T243 SFE, 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 T243 SFE registered?

T243 SFE is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1999.

Is T243 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 SFE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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