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WX51 LWP

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,118 mi
Last recorded26,118 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LWP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 25 Apr 2026 26,102 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 15 Aug 2024 26,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 12 Jun 2023 25,921 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,113 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,179 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 20,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,712 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,881 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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WX51 LWP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX51 LWP, 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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WX51 LWP is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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