CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG51 YMH

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,061 mi
Last recorded34,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 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

RegistrationDG51 YMH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 34,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 33,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 32,647 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,857 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Oct 2014 26,514 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

marks around holes in offside front brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,707 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,777 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,151 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
Full Honda VTR1000 Sp 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

DG51 YMH 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 80%.

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 DG51 YMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG51 YMH?

You can check the full history of DG51 YMH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG51 YMH registered?

DG51 YMH is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is DG51 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 YMH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG51 YMH 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 DG51 YMH. 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.