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Honda VTR1000 F

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 996 cc

T520 HSOMOT history

T520 HSO is a silver petrol Honda VTR1000 F first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 26,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
26,561 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 HSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTR1000 F
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T520 HSO was last recorded at 26,561 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2017: 21,309 miles, lower than 57,381 miles on 17 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,326 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,561 miles
  • 2024 – 26,326 miles
  • 2023 – 25,972 miles
  • 2022 – 25,856 miles
  • 2021 – 25,322 miles
  • 2020 – 25,261 miles
  • 2018 – 24,888 miles
  • 2017 – 21,309 miles
  • 2016 – 57,381 miles
  • 2014 – 51,988 miles
  • 2013 – 50,575 miles
  • 2011 – 49,122 miles
  • 2009 – 45,962 miles
  • 2008 – 39,920 miles
  • 2006 – 38,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail26,561 miles
  • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush shock absorber link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront anti rattle shims missing front pads

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp masked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play in rear sprocket cusion drive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail26,561 miles (+235)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    157143055364
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush shock absorber link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti rattle shims missing front pads
  2. Pass26,326 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,326 miles
    Test number
    396487546961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,972 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    25,972 miles
    Test number
    343733922549
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads loose in calipers
  4. Pass25,856 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    807735561981
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and front (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masked
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear sprocket cusion drive
  5. Fail25,856 miles (+534)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    408973771040
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and front (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masked
    • AdvisoryRear tyre has flat spot
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear sprocket cusion drive
  6. Pass25,322 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    856383747887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,261 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    349555438899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,888 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    716091887418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
  9. Pass21,309 miles (-36,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    596957884276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass57,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    325638103717
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  11. Pass53,989 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,989 km
    Test number
    166862325232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
  12. Fail53,989 km2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,989 km
    Test number
    447932125232
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
  13. Pass51,988 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    556809444021
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
  14. Pass50,575 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    175930553066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    647191581129
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  16. Pass47,753 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,753 km
    Test number
    901736370194
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  17. Pass45,962 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    110075919108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,920 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,920 miles
    Test number
    590691268073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    234737006231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 HSO

Does T520 HSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T520 HSO expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T520 HSO?
The MOT on T520 HSO expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T520 HSO done?
T520 HSO was recorded at 26,561 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
Has T520 HSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 HSO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T520 HSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T520 HSO find?
T520 HSO failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush shock absorber link; front anti rattle shims missing front pads.

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