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AE51 UBU

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 25,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,045 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 25,045 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,643 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,618 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,988 miles

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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AE51 UBU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE51 UBU, 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 AE51 UBU registered?

AE51 UBU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AE51 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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