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W479 VLN

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,272 mi
Last recorded25,272 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VLN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,272 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 24,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,383 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2007 23,377 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 17,656 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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W479 VLN is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W479 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W479 VLN registered?

W479 VLN is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W479 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W479 VLN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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