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AO51 DYV

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DYV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2013 19,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 16,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 16,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 9,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,529 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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AO51 DYV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 DYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 DYV registered?

AO51 DYV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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