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Y659 GMB

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

30,233 mi
Last recorded30,233 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 GMB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 30,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,093 miles

exhaust baffles fitted at time of test

slight kink in front wheel on right hand side

Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,862 miles

to much gold bling

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,070 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014
Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,150 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,065 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 23,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,477 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 22,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,521 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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Y659 GMB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y659 GMB, 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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Y659 GMB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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