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Y259 UUM

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,071 mi
Last recorded34,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 UUM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,036 miles

Brake pads not visible.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,923 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Slight blow on exhaust

smell of fuel but no leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,572 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

slight knockin from head stock bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,364 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,364 miles

Front Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,002 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 23,002 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 UUM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y259 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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