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P121 TEM

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,975 mi
Last recorded16,975 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TEM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 16,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 16,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 16,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,265 miles

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Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 13,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,269 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,070 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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P121 TEM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P121 TEM, 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 P121 TEM registered?

P121 TEM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is P121 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TEM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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