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V173 KGN

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 KGN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,775 miles

no lights were fitted at the time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 51,252 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nail in r/tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 41,286 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 23,556 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,871 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,871 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,519 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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V173 KGN is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V173 KGN, 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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V173 KGN is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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