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Y963 GDY

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,137 mi
Last recorded32,137 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 GDY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 32,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,589 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,421 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 26,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,976 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,487 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Nail in front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,557 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,028 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 14,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,407 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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Y963 GDY is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y963 GDY, 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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Y963 GDY is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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