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NK51 HKP

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HKP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 49,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 39,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,668 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 18,766 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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NK51 HKP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK51 HKP, 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 NK51 HKP registered?

NK51 HKP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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