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W126 YKM

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,089 mi
Last recorded31,089 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 YKM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Worn near to limit, replace asap. (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Worn near to limit, replace asap. (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal has slight weeping, replace asap. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Close to limit, replace asap (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 26,589 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 26,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,363 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 24,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 23,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,336 miles

Offside front brake calliper anti rattle spring fitted incorrectly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,491 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,234 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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W126 YKM is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W126 YKM, 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 W126 YKM registered?

W126 YKM is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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