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T78 BUA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,764 mi
Last recorded42,764 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 BUA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Wiring trapped between frame and forks (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,896 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 38,894 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 38,875 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension bearings worn excessively-lower link rear bearing-lower link to swing arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle loose on throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,099 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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T78 BUA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T78 BUA, 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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T78 BUA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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