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RK51 DZC

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,474 mi
Last recorded17,474 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 DZC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,474 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,370 miles

front nearside indicator lens missing but still flashers orange

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 10,953 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 6,689 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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RK51 DZC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK51 DZC, 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 RK51 DZC registered?

RK51 DZC is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 DZC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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