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Y217 LRB

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,284 mi
Last recorded38,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 LRB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 38,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 37,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,001 miles

chain slack

cush drive rubbers worn

rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,219 miles

bolt loose on left hand fork leg (brake pipe guide)

drive chain slack

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,850 miles

rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 9,762 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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Y217 LRB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y217 LRB, 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 Y217 LRB registered?

Y217 LRB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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