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VTR 1K

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTR 1K
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 24,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 23,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,429 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 22,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,208 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 19,208 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,241 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,682 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,425 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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VTR 1K is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTR 1K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTR 1K registered?

VTR 1K is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is VTR 1K safe to buy?

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