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V893 ETC

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,647 mi
Last recorded70,647 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 ETC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 70,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 70,631 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and hairline cracks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,826 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 69,808 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,839 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,076 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,824 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,579 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,745 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 16,278 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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V893 ETC is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V893 ETC, 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 V893 ETC registered?

V893 ETC is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V893 ETC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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