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VX51 YBM

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,594 mi
Last recorded32,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YBM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 32,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 32,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 32,036 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 31,491 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 31,470 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 29,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,196 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 29,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,115 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 13,923 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,346 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 12,346 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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VX51 YBM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX51 YBM, 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 VX51 YBM registered?

VX51 YBM is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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