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MF51 XHP

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,482 mi
Last recorded41,482 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XHP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 41,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,052 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 39,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 39,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure clutch (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 39,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 39,333 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 39,333 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,551 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 36,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,077 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,845 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,630 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,739 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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MF51 XHP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF51 XHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF51 XHP registered?

MF51 XHP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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