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W656 AAY

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,056 mi
Last recorded41,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 AAY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 41,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 38,749 miles

All direction indicators not working staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 33,251 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 28,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 27,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 25,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 21,774 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 21,750 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 21,417 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 21,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,828 miles

Both tyres have tread depth but the wear is very un-even. Front fork dust seals are very corroded. Sump bung looks to have a slight leak/misting but not excessive at this time.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 20,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Both tyres have tread depth but the wear is very un-even. Front fork dust seals are very corroded. Sump bung looks to have a slight leak/misting but not excessive at this time.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,191 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W656 AAY is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W656 AAY, 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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W656 AAY is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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