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Y234 ARL

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,597 mi
Last recorded19,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 ARL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2016 19,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 3 Jan 2015 16,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,831 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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Y234 ARL is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y234 ARL, 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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Y234 ARL is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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