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W962 PRJ

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp-y

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,822 mi
Last recorded29,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp-y14,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 PRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp-y
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,822 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 28,509 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 28,509 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,417 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,510 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,510 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No rear footpegs fitted but motorcycle only has a solo seat.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,404 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,404 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp-y?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 4
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W962 PRJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp-y in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp-y models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,489 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 Sp-y fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W962 PRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W962 PRJ is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp-y, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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