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RRZ 5448

1999 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,762 mi
Last recorded48,762 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR100022,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 5448
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 48,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 48,049 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,678 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 44,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 41,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,256 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush (6.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

rear hugger slightly loose by rear fixing but secure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,815 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears fading to white (1.5.1b)

Rear only one of the two rear position lamps illuminates when switched on

rear wheel hugger loose but secure at time of test

very little reserve travel in front brake lever

Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,815 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears fading to white (1.5.1b)

Rear only one of the two rear position lamps illuminates when switched on

rear wheel hugger loose but secure at time of test

very little reserve travel in front brake lever

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,488 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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RRZ 5448 is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,390 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRZ 5448, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRZ 5448 registered?

RRZ 5448 is a 1999 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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