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W885 WGJ

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Worn cush drive rubbers

Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,805 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,559 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 39,559 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,215 miles

Centre Oil Leak below engine

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Centre Oil Leak below engine

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,237 miles

drive chain links seized

rear brake disc rusty and scored

Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,237 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

drive chain links seized

rear brake disc rusty and scored

1 of 2 tail light bulbs not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,402 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,753 miles

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

Rear number plate a bit small

Fail 8 Apr 2013 33,723 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear number plate a bit small

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 27,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 16,236 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,265 miles

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

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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W885 WGJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W885 WGJ, 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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W885 WGJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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