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V718 LVY

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,031 mi
Last recorded35,031 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 LVY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 35,031 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 32,497 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 26,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 25,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 24,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 23,285 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,038 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 14,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 12,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,763 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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V718 LVY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V718 LVY, 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 V718 LVY registered?

V718 LVY is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V718 LVY safe to buy?

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