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W493 LVN

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

496 mi
Last recorded496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 LVN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 38,334 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,994 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,854 miles

Front Discs have slight runout

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,854 miles

Front Discs have slight runout

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,616 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,317 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,317 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,133 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 48,818 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,013 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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W493 LVN is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W493 LVN, 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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W493 LVN is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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