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V285 EWB

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,655 mi
Last recorded34,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 EWB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 34,655 miles

DAY LIGHT MOT ONLY

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,642 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,914 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,625 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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V285 EWB is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue 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 V285 EWB, 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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V285 EWB is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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