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Y251 XEB

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,574 mi
Last recorded26,574 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 XEB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 26,574 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering bearings have a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 24,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 22,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 21,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front foot hanger rubbing on hugger

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,109 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 17,072 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 13,327 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,186 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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Y251 XEB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y251 XEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y251 XEB registered?

Y251 XEB is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y251 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 XEB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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