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Y196 GDY

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,661 mi
Last recorded25,661 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 GDY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,489 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 25,489 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,705 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering N/S inner Fairing loose (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,042 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned only 135mm apart needs to be 180mm minimum (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2015 23,647 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 21,925 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 21,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 20,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,813 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 17,813 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,780 miles

words "only" stamped on exhaust

Fail 8 Feb 2008 8,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

words "only" stamped on exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators slightly obscuerd by silencer

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,144 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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Y196 GDY is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y196 GDY, 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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Y196 GDY is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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