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W678 SCL

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,743 mi
Last recorded16,743 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 SCL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 16,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,136 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 11,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,793 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,723 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 11,723 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 11,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,163 miles

rear indicators faded . borderline pass

Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,588 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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W678 SCL is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W678 SCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W678 SCL registered?

W678 SCL is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W678 SCL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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