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Y793 XCE

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 XCE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,020 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Slight movement cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 89,020 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Slight movement cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 87,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 87,706 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 87,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 86,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,549 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clearance restriction on left and right hand lock

steering races notchy

Fail 16 Jun 2018 84,549 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clearance restriction on left and right hand lock

steering races notchy

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks fitted

tight spots in drive chain

Fail 3 Jun 2017 75,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

headlamp masks fitted

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 28 May 2016 61,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks fitted

silencer clamp broken

Fail 28 May 2016 61,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks fitted

silencer clamp broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,411 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tight spots in drive chain

Fail 6 Jun 2015 46,411 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,785 miles

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

rear hugger rubbing on rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 25,913 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2013 25,913 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake caliper holder incorrectly fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Tight spots in drive chain.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 19,874 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Tight spots in drive chain.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,384 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y793 XCE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y793 XCE, 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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Y793 XCE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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