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Y652 GLG

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,834 mi
Last recorded27,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 GLG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 27,834 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 26,471 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 26,471 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 24,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 23,644 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,421 miles

clutch lever insecure

Fail 7 May 2015 21,421 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

clutch lever insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 13,350 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,984 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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Y652 GLG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y652 GLG, 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 Y652 GLG registered?

Y652 GLG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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