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Y449 BFS

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,058 mi
Last recorded22,058 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 BFS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 21,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 20,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,504 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,232 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y449 BFS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y449 BFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y449 BFS registered?

Y449 BFS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y449 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y449 BFS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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