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V495 DFX

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,809 miles

end cans ground on ends ( may of said not for road use ). front pads getting low. rear brake lever bent. chain hits exhast when on stand only. rear suspention pivot touchs exhast when on stand.

front brake hoses tie wrapped to everything and ok at time of test. lock to lock only just clears.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 23,803 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

end cans ground on ends ( may of said not for road use ). front pads getting low. rear brake lever bent. chain hits exhast when on stand only. rear suspention pivot touchs exhast when on stand.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 17,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 17,911 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 17,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,996 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,076 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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V495 DFX is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V495 DFX, 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 V495 DFX registered?

V495 DFX is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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