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W148 WTU

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,705 mi
Last recorded20,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 WTU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,705 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 20,705 miles

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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 20,673 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail and very dry (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,688 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FORK SEALS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 18,958 miles

Brake hand lever stiff in operation.

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

Throttle control slow to return to neutral.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 17,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 16,608 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 15,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,359 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W148 WTU is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W148 WTU, 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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W148 WTU is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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