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Y231 EGR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,921 mi
Last recorded14,921 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 EGR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 14,921 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 14,883 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 14,706 miles

Central Front High beam switch sticking

Central Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 13,710 miles

Headlight main beam switch sticks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,127 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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Y231 EGR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y231 EGR, 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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Y231 EGR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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