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X557 HOU

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 HOU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 25,090 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front brake fluid needs replacing soon

rear brake pads need replacing soon

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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X557 HOU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X557 HOU, 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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What year was X557 HOU registered?

X557 HOU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for X557 HOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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