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RX51 XXR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

18,254 mi
Last recorded18,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XXR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 18,254 miles

Front front brake fluid reservoir slightly deteriorated

clutch fluid reservoir slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2024 18,105 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 18,094 miles

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

Front Brake fluid has discoloration

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,618 miles

Indicators are delayed

Offside Front Brake lever bent

Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,409 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust clip broken

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 15,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 15,736 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated offside front disc is contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated offside front brake pads contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear tyre has cracking between tread

Pass 17 May 2019 15,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,834 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 May 2015 11,621 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 11,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,112 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 10,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 10,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 9,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 3,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 3,461 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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RX51 XXR 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 91.3%.

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 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 RX51 XXR, 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 RX51 XXR registered?

RX51 XXR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 XXR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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