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T266 LAR

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,398 mi
Last recorded24,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 LAR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 24,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,964 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 23,296 miles

long front brake travel

slight play rear monoshock linkage

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 18,900 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,343 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,343 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 13,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 20,147 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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T266 LAR is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T266 LAR, 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 T266 LAR registered?

T266 LAR is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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