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Y89 NLK

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,599 mi
Last recorded25,599 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 NLK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 25,599 miles

exhausts blowing front

Pass 27 Mar 2024 25,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 25,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 20,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,979 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,677 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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Y89 NLK is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y89 NLK, 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 Y89 NLK registered?

Y89 NLK is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y89 NLK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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