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AO51 DZE

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,787 mi
Last recorded22,787 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DZE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 22,787 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 21,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,895 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 17,895 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,638 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,571 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2012 12,003 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,740 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,607 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 6,576 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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 DZE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZE, 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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AO51 DZE is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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