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Y897 XGS

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,602 mi
Last recorded35,602 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 XGS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 35,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,006 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 35,001 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 34,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,948 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,948 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,425 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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Y897 XGS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y897 XGS, 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 Y897 XGS registered?

Y897 XGS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y897 XGS safe to buy?

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