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Y259 RDF

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,791 mi
Last recorded30,791 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 RDF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 30,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,586 miles

Front exhaust manifold clamp/bracket corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,263 miles

Front exhaust manifold clamp very corroded/ deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,274 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,938 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,910 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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Y259 RDF is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y259 RDF, 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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Y259 RDF is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y259 RDF safe to buy?

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