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RK51 SOJ

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,755 mi
Last recorded30,755 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SOJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 30,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 30,744 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 30,534 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 28,428 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 27,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,481 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,481 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,477 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,401 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,558 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 SOJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK51 SOJ, 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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RK51 SOJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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