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Y608 HWJ

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,850 mi
Last recorded28,850 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 HWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,850 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,398 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,800 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 27,800 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 19,567 miles

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

h/lamp pass switch stiff when operated

Fail 14 Nov 2020 19,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

h/lamp pass switch stiff when operated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,300 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,536 miles

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 13,477 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,412 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 5,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 5,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 4,259 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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Y608 HWJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y608 HWJ, 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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Y608 HWJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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