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DK51 DHV

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,082 mi
Last recorded50,082 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 DHV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn with light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 49,289 miles

Rear Position lamp not working rear position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) number plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn with light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,047 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,047 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 48,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 47,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,101 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,138 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 15,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,454 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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DK51 DHV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK51 DHV, 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 DK51 DHV registered?

DK51 DHV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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