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W674 RCG

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,085 mi
Last recorded58,085 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 RCG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 58,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 57,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,893 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,893 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,281 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,855 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,854 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

n/s indicators are a little fast

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,492 miles

n/s indicators are a little fast

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,352 miles

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

cush drive rubbers worn,slight play.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,352 miles

cush drive rubbers worn,slight play.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,937 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2007 39,913 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,803 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W674 RCG is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 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 W674 RCG, 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 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W674 RCG is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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