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Y691 HPE

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,948 mi
Last recorded30,948 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 30,948 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 30,948 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 30,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,620 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 24,439 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,639 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 12,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 12,407 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES MOUNTING BOLTS (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 12,329 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 12,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 12,121 miles

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

Rear TYRE WORN IRREGULAR

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,596 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 7,784 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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Y691 HPE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y691 HPE, 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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Y691 HPE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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