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V511 JMY

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,599 mi
Last recorded35,599 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 JMY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 34,672 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 34,672 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,407 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 28,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 28,027 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 22,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

STEERING BEARINGS ARE SLIGHTLY NOTCHY.

Fail 25 May 2018 22,843 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

STEERING BEARINGS ARE SLIGHTLY NOTCHY.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,584 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,532 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)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,209 miles

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 21 Jul 2010 16,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 10,314 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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V511 JMY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V511 JMY, 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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V511 JMY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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