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T980 JWB

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,414 mi
Last recorded27,414 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 JWB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,408 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 24,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 24,192 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no plate not set out in correct format but ok for now

Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,238 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no plate not set out in correct format but ok for now

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 13,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,568 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlamp has blue tint

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,876 miles

rear brake only just met its minimum standard on the brake efficiency test.also headlight showing degree of "blue"light when it should show white or yellow only.

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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T980 JWB is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T980 JWB, 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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T980 JWB is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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