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V871 HLF

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,156 mi
Last recorded47,156 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 HLF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 47,156 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 46,818 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,060 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 44,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,708 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

off side front indecator damaged but function not impaired

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,971 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 31,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,482 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 29,488 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,217 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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V871 HLF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V871 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V871 HLF registered?

V871 HLF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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