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W531 NFG

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 NFG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 42,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,672 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,124 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 41,116 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,425 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 33,425 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,970 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 29,970 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,581 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,832 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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W531 NFG is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W531 NFG, 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 W531 NFG registered?

W531 NFG is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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