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Y492 FYA

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 FYA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,514 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 40,510 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 40,431 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,091 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,091 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 39,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,656 miles

Front brake is slightly spongey but performance is fine

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,656 miles

Front brake is slightly spongey but performance is fine

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 36,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,055 miles

1 exhaust clamp insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,436 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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Y492 FYA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y492 FYA, 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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Y492 FYA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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