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W242 DWY

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,788 mi
Last recorded16,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 DWY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,788 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,449 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 14,441 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,549 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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W242 DWY is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W242 DWY, 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 W242 DWY registered?

W242 DWY is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W242 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 DWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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