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X178 YWL

2001 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VT110019,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 YWL
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 86,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 86,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,123 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,522 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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X178 YWL is a 2001 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 19,600 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X178 YWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X178 YWL registered?

X178 YWL is a 2001 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X178 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 YWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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