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X481 VAP

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,583 mi
Last recorded32,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 VAP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 32,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 32,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 31,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,881 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,102 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,734 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 21,206 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,791 miles

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

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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X481 VAP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X481 VAP, 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 X481 VAP registered?

X481 VAP is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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