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V470 KPU

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,311 mi
Last recorded30,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 KPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 30,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 29,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 29,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,054 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,653 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 27,638 miles

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 26,329 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,334 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,355 miles

fuel cap seal damaged but still sealing satisfactory

Pass 27 Apr 2013 20,787 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 20,787 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 18,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,405 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 12,401 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,704 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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V470 KPU is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V470 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V470 KPU registered?

V470 KPU is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V470 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V470 KPU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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