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V578 MGJ

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,763 mi
Last recorded25,763 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 24,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 23,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,925 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,891 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 20,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,224 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,873 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 16,873 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 14,008 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,500 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,252 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 11,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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V578 MGJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,297 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 V578 MGJ, 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 26 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 V578 MGJ registered?

V578 MGJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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