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X289 VWV

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,010 mi
Last recorded27,010 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 VWV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

handlebars touching screen on full lock

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,331 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,331 miles

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,008 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,905 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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X289 VWV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,354 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 X289 VWV, 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 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X289 VWV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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