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V257 EFA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,459 mi
Last recorded25,459 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 25,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 25,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,260 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 25,064 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,598 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,025 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,892 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 15,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,024 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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V257 EFA 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 V257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V257 EFA registered?

V257 EFA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V257 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 EFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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