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T488 KKJ

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,601 mi
Last recorded30,601 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 KKJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 29,764 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))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 28,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 25,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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T488 KKJ is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T488 KKJ, 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 T488 KKJ registered?

T488 KKJ is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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