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RC51 MAP

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,327 mi
Last recorded14,327 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 MAP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 14,324 miles

number plate illuminated but not by white light

Pass 20 Oct 2018 14,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 13,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,137 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 12,137 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,801 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 8,132 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 May 2010 7,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,697 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,697 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,229 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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RC51 MAP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RC51 MAP, 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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RC51 MAP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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