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T486 SOA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 SOA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,072 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,584 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 17,566 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 17,238 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

2x loose bolts on foot rest brackets (old exhaust support)

Pass 12 May 2010 17,238 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2010 17,238 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 14,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 13,850 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 6 May 2006 11,037 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T486 SOA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T486 SOA, 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 T486 SOA registered?

T486 SOA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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