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T56 ARU

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,098 mi
Last recorded5,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 ARU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 5,098 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 4,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 4,806 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 13 May 2009 4,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 4,278 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 3,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,021 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 3,021 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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T56 ARU is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T56 ARU, 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 T56 ARU registered?

T56 ARU is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T56 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T56 ARU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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