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W971 GRS

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,008 mi
Last recorded24,008 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 GRS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 24,008 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 22,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,053 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 19,083 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 12,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 12,278 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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W971 GRS is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W971 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W971 GRS registered?

W971 GRS is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W971 GRS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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