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W268 SVG

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,841 mi
Last recorded39,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 SVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,798 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 37,798 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,423 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,703 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 36,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 34,134 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,373 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 28,373 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,875 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 9,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 7,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,849 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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W268 SVG is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W268 SVG, 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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W268 SVG is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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