CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU51 VZZ

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,985 mi
Last recorded36,985 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VZZ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 36,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 36,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 35,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,527 miles

Front MUDGAURD CRACKED AT FIXING

Rear TWIN REAR BULB ONLY ONE WORKING

Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,527 miles

Front MUDGAURD CRACKED AT FIXING

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear TWIN REAR BULB ONLY ONE WORKING

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,705 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,831 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 20,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,993 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

This Is a Day time MOT

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,529 miles

Day time use mot only

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

day time use only

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,910 miles

day timme only

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,872 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
Full Honda VTR1000 Sp reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU51 VZZ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OU51 VZZ, 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

How do I check the history of OU51 VZZ?

You can check the full history of OU51 VZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU51 VZZ registered?

OU51 VZZ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is OU51 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 VZZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU51 VZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU51 VZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.