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T459 EKX

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,483 mi
Last recorded31,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 EKX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 30,359 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,857 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 21,238 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 21,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,512 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,512 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2018 20,371 miles

Drive chain slightly tight

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Tyre valve damaged front and rear

Pass 9 May 2017 19,324 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 19,283 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp swttch faulty (1.2.2b(i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering FRONT (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 17,962 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,962 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 17,749 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,234 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 16,684 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 15,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,884 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 15,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 15,051 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 15,051 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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T459 EKX is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T459 EKX, 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 T459 EKX registered?

T459 EKX is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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