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T280 RJL

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 RJL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 37,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,935 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,573 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 36,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,988 miles

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Pass 6 May 2016 34,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,296 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 31,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 31,538 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,424 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,666 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 16,223 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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T280 RJL is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T280 RJL, 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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T280 RJL is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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