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W427 RUX

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 RUX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,579 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 31,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 29,536 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecure Master cylinder bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 27,060 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,549 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,999 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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W427 RUX is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W427 RUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W427 RUX registered?

W427 RUX is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W427 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 RUX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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