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P55 VTR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,455 mi
Last recorded42,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 42,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 36,883 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,964 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 27,130 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,553 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,786 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 22,786 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 20,660 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,258 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 19,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 9,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,656 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,256 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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P55 VTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P55 VTR, 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 P55 VTR registered?

P55 VTR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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