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V218 EFA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,255 mi
Last recorded29,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,255 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 28,996 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,994 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 27,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,077 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,686 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 25,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 22,268 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))

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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V218 EFA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V218 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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What year was V218 EFA registered?

V218 EFA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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