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Y473 WCE

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,115 mi
Last recorded27,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 WCE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 27,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 26,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower silencer clamp broken

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 23,227 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 22,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,289 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,110 miles

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

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

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

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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Y473 WCE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y473 WCE, 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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What year was Y473 WCE registered?

Y473 WCE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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