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LF51 ZKS

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,614 mi
Last recorded25,614 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZKS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 25,614 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,432 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link from rear cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 23,450 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link from rear cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,386 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,246 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,161 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,655 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 12,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 11,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,287 miles

Rear registration plate just legible from a distance of 15m.

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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LF51 ZKS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ZKS, 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 LF51 ZKS registered?

LF51 ZKS is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 ZKS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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