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W181 CEV

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,355 mi
Last recorded28,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 CEV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 28,355 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 28,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 28,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 28,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,420 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 26,865 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 22,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2016 18,855 miles

Drive chain loose and needs proper maintenance

L/H handlebar bent

Play in rear caliper sliders

Rear indicators not bright

Rear lamp loose

Rear tyre is close to limit

Fail 19 May 2016 18,848 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain loose and needs proper maintenance

L/H handlebar bent

Play in rear caliper sliders

Rear indicators not bright

Rear lamp loose

Rear tyre is close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 17 Jul 2014 17,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,610 miles

very long bolts secure the exhaust cans

Fail 22 May 2013 13,610 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,563 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,557 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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W181 CEV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W181 CEV, 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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W181 CEV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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