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T890 KPV

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,798 mi
Last recorded27,798 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 KPV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 27,798 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage pins/bushes dry resulting in creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 27,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage pins/bushes dry resulting in creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 26,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 25,486 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 24,001 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 23,983 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,954 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,564 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 22,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,396 miles

rear brake fluid close to lower level

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2014 18,352 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 16,017 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,017 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 11,467 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 4,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 3,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,762 miles

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

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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T890 KPV is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T890 KPV, 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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T890 KPV is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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