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W969 LEF

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,859 mi
Last recorded37,859 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 LEF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 37,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 37,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 37,483 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,576 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 36,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,071 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 32,730 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,778 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 26,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,735 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,735 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 25,734 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,577 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,577 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,115 miles

no plate is small but can be read at a distance of 15.m. advived to change a.s.p.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,132 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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W969 LEF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 W969 LEF, 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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W969 LEF is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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