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W581 SMR

2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,599 mi
Last recorded17,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp18,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 SMR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 17,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 17,545 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 17,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 17,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 16,552 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,225 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 11 Feb 2011 15,618 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 15,608 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 15,601 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,979 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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W581 SMR is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W581 SMR, 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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What year was W581 SMR registered?

W581 SMR is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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