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X278 BYD

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,823 mi
Last recorded27,823 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,260 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 21,260 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 16,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 16,343 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,775 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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X278 BYD is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X278 BYD, 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 X278 BYD registered?

X278 BYD is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X278 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 BYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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