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V308 LJW

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,995 mi
Last recorded32,995 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 LJW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,995 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 32,995 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,838 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,042 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,727 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,339 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 18,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,537 miles

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

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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V308 LJW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V308 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 V308 LJW registered?

V308 LJW is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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