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Y848 NLU

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,787 mi
Last recorded38,787 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,787 miles

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 38,787 miles

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,282 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,263 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,070 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 38,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,612 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,138 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front 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 4 Oct 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,179 miles

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

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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Y848 NLU 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 81.8%.

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 Y848 NLU, 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 Y848 NLU registered?

Y848 NLU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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