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X261 ARP

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,302 mi
Last recorded15,302 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 ARP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 15,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 14,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 14,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 14,648 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 13,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,627 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 4,600 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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X261 ARP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X261 ARP, 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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What year was X261 ARP registered?

X261 ARP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X261 ARP safe to buy?

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