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W503 VGF

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 VGF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,367 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,367 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 36,342 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,465 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 20,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,481 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,794 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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W503 VGF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W503 VGF, 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 W503 VGF registered?

W503 VGF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 March 2000.

Is W503 VGF safe to buy?

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