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W297 DOA

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,926 mi
Last recorded26,926 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 DOA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 26,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 24,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 22,061 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 21,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre worn in centre

Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 20,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,036 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,649 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 9,318 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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W297 DOA is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W297 DOA, 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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W297 DOA is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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