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Y697 MFC

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,451 mi
Last recorded12,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 MFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 12,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 12,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 12,155 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 11,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,404 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 9,404 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,962 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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Y697 MFC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y697 MFC, 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 Y697 MFC registered?

Y697 MFC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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