CarVerify

Free Car Check

BH51 VTR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 38,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,322 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,656 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,611 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,438 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,324 miles

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

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BH51 VTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BH51 VTR, 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

How do I check the history of BH51 VTR?

You can check the full history of BH51 VTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BH51 VTR registered?

BH51 VTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BH51 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH51 VTR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BH51 VTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BH51 VTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.