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W959 GRS

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,205 mi
Last recorded33,205 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 GRS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,205 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 33,205 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2024 32,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Fwd exhaust manifold corroded to excess allowing significant blowby of exhaust gasses and noise. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 30,719 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 27,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,550 miles

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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W959 GRS is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W959 GRS, 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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W959 GRS is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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