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Y397 XEC

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 XEC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,884 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 38,884 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,293 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,898 miles

the exuast noise is slightly noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,046 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutch leaver has a lot of play on piviot pin

front indicators small mon front of the bike

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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Y397 XEC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y397 XEC, 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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Y397 XEC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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