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LJ51 JRX

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,751 mi
Last recorded12,751 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JRX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 12,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 12,751 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 11,950 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 8,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 8,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 8,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,761 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 7,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 7,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 5,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,356 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 4,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,268 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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LJ51 JRX is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJ51 JRX, 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 LJ51 JRX registered?

LJ51 JRX is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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