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V455 KGP

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 KGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,238 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 37,191 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 35,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,619 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 34,619 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 33,633 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Fixed trapped wire, indicator know working. (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,613 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

see seperate sheet.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,881 miles

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Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,182 miles

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Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,547 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,911 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,463 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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V455 KGP is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V455 KGP, 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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V455 KGP is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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