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Y493 ECN

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,473 mi
Last recorded55,473 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 ECN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,566 miles

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

Front both fork dust seals perished

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both fork dust seals perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,325 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 40,325 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose SILENCER BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,681 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,681 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,775 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough NO FREE PLAY FOUND (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,721 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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Y493 ECN is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y493 ECN, 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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Y493 ECN is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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