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Y493 FYA

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 FYA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 47,193 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension has reduced damping

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 44,648 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 44,648 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing both clamps on link pipe deteriorated (7.1.1c)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated clamp down pipe deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 43,302 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,580 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,312 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,171 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2008 18,200 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2008 18,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,721 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 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 68.8%.

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 Y493 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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What year was Y493 FYA registered?

Y493 FYA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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