MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering N/S inner Fairing loose (2.1.4 (e))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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))
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))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
words "only" stamped on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
words "only" stamped on exhaust
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
indicators slightly obscuerd by silencer
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?
Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y196 GDY safe to buy?
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