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W686 HVV

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,888 mi
Last recorded28,888 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 HVV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 28,888 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 27,818 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 27,513 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively very small amount of drag (1.2.1 (f))

left hand side limited clearance with exhaust and swinging arm

Fail 14 May 2024 27,513 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively very small amount of drag (1.2.1 (f))

left hand side limited clearance with exhaust and swinging arm

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,409 miles

Rear rear suspension has a slightly reduced damping

Fail 25 Apr 2023 27,409 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front right hand fork leg leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front front tyre has cracking but unable to see any ply

Rear rear suspension has a slightly reduced damping

Pass 9 May 2022 27,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 26,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 26,847 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (from leaking fork seal) (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal burst. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 26,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 25,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 25,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,010 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 25,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,415 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,421 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W686 HVV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W686 HVV, 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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W686 HVV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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