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V53 DRU

1999 Honda VT1100

Bronze Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,170 mi
Last recorded19,170 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VT110026,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 DRU
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,054 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 19,054 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 18,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,259 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 18,211 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,859 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 14,917 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,787 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 13,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,614 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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V53 DRU is a 1999 Honda VT1100 in Bronze with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,836 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V53 DRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V53 DRU registered?

V53 DRU is a 1999 Honda VT1100, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V53 DRU safe to buy?

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