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X279 ARP

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,143 mi
Last recorded30,143 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 ARP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 30,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,188 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 25,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 24,082 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,763 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advise noisey engine

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,494 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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X279 ARP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 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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X279 ARP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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