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X343 HLW

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,977 mi
Last recorded37,977 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 HLW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 37,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,239 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear brake pads are starting to come away from backing.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,156 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,296 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,634 miles

Flat beam pattern

Rear cush drive more play than normal

Fail 4 Feb 2009 18,634 miles

Flat beam pattern

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear cush drive more play than normal

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,704 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,737 miles

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

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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X343 HLW is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X343 HLW, 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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What year was X343 HLW registered?

X343 HLW is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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