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L5 ECA

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,649 mi
Last recorded15,649 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ECA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 15,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,110 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,615 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 14,615 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,894 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,894 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 13,540 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 13,524 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L5 ECA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L5 ECA, 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

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What year was L5 ECA registered?

L5 ECA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is L5 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ECA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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