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VX51 ZRY

2001 Honda Xr

Red Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,795 mi
Last recorded38,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Xr10,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZRY
MakeHonda
ModelXr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 38,795 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 38,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,025 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,973 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 37,973 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 37,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 37,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 32,964 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,370 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 16,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,442 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,544 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 10,544 miles

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)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,505 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr?

Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
wheel bearings have excessive free play 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre is unsuitable 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
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VX51 ZRY is a 2001 Honda Xr in Red with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 10,198 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 ZRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 ZRY registered?

VX51 ZRY is a 2001 Honda Xr, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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