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T708 XPA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 XPA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 27,276 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,176 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,029 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,891 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

clutch cover bolt missing

no chain gaurd at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2012 26,891 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

clutch cover bolt missing

no chain gaurd at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,653 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch fluid very low

Fail 12 Jun 2010 26,653 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch fluid very low

Pass 16 May 2009 25,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,352 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 21,349 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 May 2007 16,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 16,062 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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T708 XPA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T708 XPA, 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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T708 XPA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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