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Y686 RTR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,880 mi
Last recorded25,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 RTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,880 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 25,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 25,495 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 24,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,295 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,113 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 18,113 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,021 miles

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

front tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,482 miles

O/S Handel bar cut and top yoke pinch bolt

Fail 25 Jun 2009 11,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,429 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 11,429 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006

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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Y686 RTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y686 RTR, 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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Y686 RTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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