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X553 BBW

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,802 mi
Last recorded5,802 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 BBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 5,802 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 5,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 5,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,563 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,259 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 4,086 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,890 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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X553 BBW is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X553 BBW, 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 X553 BBW registered?

X553 BBW is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X553 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 BBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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