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W549 SDV

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SDV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,126 miles

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

both tyres old by date

Fail 30 Nov 2021 34,126 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of: solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

both tyres old by date

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 33,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,157 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 33,157 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 32,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 31,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,283 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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W549 SDV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,441 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 W549 SDV, 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 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W549 SDV is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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