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Y542 GUF

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,334 mi
Last recorded27,334 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 GUF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,058 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 22,057 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,055 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,710 miles

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

fork dust seals corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 20,710 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

fork dust seals corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,257 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fork dust seals corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,966 miles

chain slack and lightly chafing exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,193 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,505 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,553 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 9,320 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,218 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,242 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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Y542 GUF is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y542 GUF, 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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Y542 GUF is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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