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W491 NDW

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,467 mi
Last recorded35,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 NDW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 35,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 32,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 30,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 30,425 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,990 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2013 28,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,664 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,664 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,997 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,719 miles

Exhaust non standard but within limits

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 16,833 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,634 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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W491 NDW is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W491 NDW, 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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W491 NDW is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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