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X296 EFL

2000 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,882 mi
Last recorded37,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR100018,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 EFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 37,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 37,496 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,430 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,418 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,424 miles

headlight deflector fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 16,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 11,892 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 May 2007 11,892 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 9,961 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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X296 EFL is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X296 EFL, 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 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X296 EFL registered?

X296 EFL is a 2000 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X296 EFL safe to buy?

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