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V161 ESC

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 ESC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 19,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,687 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 19,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,113 miles

REAR TYRE VALVE HAS SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING .

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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V161 ESC is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V161 ESC, 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 V161 ESC registered?

V161 ESC is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V161 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 ESC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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