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W397 GFC

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,029 mi
Last recorded12,029 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 GFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 12,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 11,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 10,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 9,304 miles

Front 16 year old tyre

Rear 16 year old tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2023 9,277 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front 16 year old tyre

Rear 16 year old tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2022 8,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 7,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 7,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,046 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,435 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 6,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 5,803 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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W397 GFC is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W397 GFC, 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 W397 GFC registered?

W397 GFC is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W397 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 GFC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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