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V278 LJW

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,644 mi
Last recorded33,644 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 LJW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,644 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,186 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 13,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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V278 LJW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V278 LJW, 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 V278 LJW registered?

V278 LJW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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