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W539 SMW

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,086 mi
Last recorded25,086 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 SMW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,086 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 23,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,260 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 21,252 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 15,846 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 15,816 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort lever movement felt on road test. 7-8 bars of movement on roller tester with even pressure applied (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. left (2.1.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 9,074 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,366 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 8,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,799 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 7,232 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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W539 SMW is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W539 SMW, 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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W539 SMW is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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