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V557 OOG

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 OOG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,257 miles

No lights fitted at time of test Day time use only

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2023 42,056 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2019 41,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Extreme tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Indicators flashing just below the maximum of 120 per minute.

Pass 18 May 2018 40,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 40,731 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,696 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,689 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2009 24,940 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 23,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,128 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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V557 OOG is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V557 OOG, 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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V557 OOG is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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