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T296 XVT

1999 Honda VTR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,098 mi
Last recorded21,098 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR100022,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 XVT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 20,544 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,482 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 19,476 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 7,952 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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T296 XVT is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T296 XVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T296 XVT registered?

T296 XVT is a 1999 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T296 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T296 XVT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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