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T397 CBW

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,034 mi
Last recorded57,034 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 CBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 57,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 56,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,475 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose BOLT MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,809 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 55,690 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease Both front (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

BRAKES NOT TESTED IN ROLLER BRAKE TESTER DUE TO OIL ON FRONT BRAKES AND TYRE

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion dust seal lifted (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,753 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,728 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,353 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,344 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

slight movement in rear brake caliper carrier

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,624 miles

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

slight movement in rear brake caliper carrier

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,352 miles

Rear brake caliper showing signs of sticktion and slow to release.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,810 miles

Front fork top dust covers cracked and eroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,724 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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T397 CBW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T397 CBW, 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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T397 CBW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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