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T285 LNV

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,241 mi
Last recorded33,241 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 LNV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 31,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 29,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,430 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 28,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,857 miles

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

left hand front fork dust seal damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2017 27,857 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

left hand front fork dust seal damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,717 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,717 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,422 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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T285 LNV is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T285 LNV, 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 T285 LNV registered?

T285 LNV is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T285 LNV safe to buy?

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