MOT Check for HONDA VTR1000s

The HONDA VTR1000 makes up 79,288 of the overall 21,361,075 HONDA MOT test results. Select your VTR1000 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Brake disc fractured aii Occurs:15 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:96 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:40 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:20 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:24 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:67 times
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars  Occurs:19 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:81 times
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering  Occurs:30 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:13 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:18 times
Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:17 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:58 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:581 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:19 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:22 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy fi Occurs:13 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:23 times
Rear Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:12 times
Rear Brake pedal insecure  Occurs:12 times
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Occurs:12 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:27 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:30 times
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