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Y508 XAG

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

1,804 mi
Last recorded1,804 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 1,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 1,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 1,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

none standard indicators fitted all round

Pass 24 Jul 2021 260 miles

day time mot all lights masked over

none standard indicators fitted all round none standard exhaust

Pass 23 May 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

none standard indicators fitted all round

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,460 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 36,331 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 32,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,816 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 12,657 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,773 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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Y508 XAG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y508 XAG, 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 Y508 XAG registered?

Y508 XAG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y508 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 XAG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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