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T478 NBH

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,860 mi
Last recorded15,860 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 NBH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 15,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 15,371 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 15,371 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark clutch fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,278 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level Clutch fluid reservoir is low. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,923 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 13,314 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock bar close to tank and clutch lever close to fairing (2.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected excessive notch in centre of steering movement (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,291 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 12,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,590 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 10,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,298 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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T478 NBH 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 83.3%.

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 T478 NBH, 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 T478 NBH registered?

T478 NBH is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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