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V179 JFM

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,657 mi
Last recorded41,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 JFM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 41,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 40,303 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,006 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 21,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,871 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,195 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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V179 JFM is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V179 JFM, 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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V179 JFM is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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