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Y165 GWS

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,434 mi
Last recorded7,434 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 GWS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 7,434 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 7,434 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 7,203 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 7,203 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 7,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 7,139 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 7,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 7,057 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 6,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 6,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 6,844 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 6,844 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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Y165 GWS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y165 GWS, 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 Y165 GWS registered?

Y165 GWS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y165 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 GWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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