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V449 ETA

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,061 mi
Last recorded37,061 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 ETA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,061 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,172 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 36,163 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,345 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 30,341 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 25,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 23,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 20,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,678 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,678 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,161 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 15,463 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

front brake hoses slightly rubbing on steering boss

Pass 16 May 2006 14,859 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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V449 ETA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V449 ETA, 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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V449 ETA is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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