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EO51 SKJ

2001 Honda Transalp

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,498 mi
Last recorded20,498 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Transalp22,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SKJ
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,498 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 20,496 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop light not working [on handbrake] (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front o/s inner brake pad showing signs of wear (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 20,286 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate to small (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front o/s inner brake pad showing signs of wear (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 20,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 20,078 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 20,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame excessively corroded below r/h rider footrest. (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at silencer/collector box joint (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S FRONT FORK GATOR SPLIT

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S FRONT FORK GATOR SPLIT

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,825 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 18,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 18,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,597 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,139 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,994 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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EO51 SKJ is a 2001 Honda Transalp in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 SKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 SKJ registered?

EO51 SKJ is a 2001 Honda Transalp, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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