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Y973 FYB

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,246 mi
Last recorded51,246 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 28,895 miles

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

Offside Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,477 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 22,477 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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 21 Oct 2010 19,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,257 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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Y973 FYB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y973 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y973 FYB registered?

Y973 FYB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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