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W559 VGK

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,375 mi
Last recorded45,375 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 VGK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 44,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 42,424 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2023 40,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,998 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,267 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 26,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,208 miles

front tyre getting low 1.6 m

Fail 7 Jul 2014 24,201 miles

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

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

front tyre getting low 1.6 m

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,735 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 20,735 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,486 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 19,486 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 18,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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W559 VGK is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W559 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W559 VGK?

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What year was W559 VGK registered?

W559 VGK is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W559 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 VGK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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