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W143 VMV

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,055 mi
Last recorded39,055 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 VMV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 39,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,521 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 37,521 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,784 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 35,784 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,630 miles

right foot rest is bent and cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2018 32,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

right foot rest is bent and cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,525 miles

Front fork seal dust covers deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,394 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front fork seal dust covers deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,677 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 25,650 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 21,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 17,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 14,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 10,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 10,885 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 8,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,627 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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W143 VMV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W143 VMV, 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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W143 VMV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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