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L1 STA

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,800 mi
Last recorded44,800 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 STA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 44,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,126 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 41,126 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working needed switch adjusting (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 37,797 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 37,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 37,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy headrace bearings have a bad notch in the central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,468 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,856 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,365 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
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L1 STA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L1 STA, 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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What year was L1 STA registered?

L1 STA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is L1 STA safe to buy?

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