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V214 EFA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,697 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,697 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp flash red / amber with rear light (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear caliper pin boot missing

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,496 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,429 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,411 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,687 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 27,687 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 24,072 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 23,079 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,521 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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V214 EFA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V214 EFA, 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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V214 EFA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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