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2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

5,602 mi
Last recorded5,602 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 RSS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 5,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 5,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 5,453 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 5,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 5,426 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 5,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 5,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 5,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 5,321 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 5,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 5,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 4,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear no plate SMALLER but LETTERS FULL SIZE reommend REPLACED

Pass 13 May 2011 4,823 miles

rear no plate slightly smaller recommend replaced

Pass 13 May 2010 4,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 4,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 4,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 3,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 3,920 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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Y679 RSS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y679 RSS, 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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Y679 RSS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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