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W678 MWF

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,860 mi
Last recorded37,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 MWF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 37,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,136 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 37,136 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 35,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,902 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 33,902 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 33,066 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,242 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 32,242 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,883 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,883 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,484 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,484 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,345 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 27,344 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,964 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,964 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 5,648 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 5,648 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 3,677 miles

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

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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W678 MWF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W678 MWF, 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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W678 MWF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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