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YG05 BEM

2005 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,871 mi
Last recorded25,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BEM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 25,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 24,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 22,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,935 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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YG05 BEM is a 2005 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 12,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG05 BEM, 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 21 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 BEM registered?

YG05 BEM is a 2005 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YG05 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 BEM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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