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Y474 RRV

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,914 mi
Last recorded28,914 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 RRV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,914 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 28,914 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 27,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 27,532 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2024 24,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 24,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,133 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,794 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low Reservoir Slightly Low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,750 miles

Coolant Header Tank Overfull.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 10,975 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 10,548 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 10,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 10,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 9,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 6,995 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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Y474 RRV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y474 RRV, 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 Y474 RRV registered?

Y474 RRV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y474 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 RRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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