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X54 JAU

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,111 mi
Last recorded16,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 JAU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 16,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear side light inop 50% still lit

Fail 18 Jun 2025 16,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear side light inop 50% still lit

Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 16,101 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre deflated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose adjuster not locked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 15,455 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,019 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 13,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,491 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,211 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 13,211 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 11,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,175 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,747 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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X54 JAU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X54 JAU, 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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X54 JAU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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