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YK51 GXR

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Maroon Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,424 mi
Last recorded23,424 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 GXR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 23,418 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 19,509 miles

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED.

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,415 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 19,415 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 15,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 13,856 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 9,611 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,309 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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YK51 GXR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Maroon with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK51 GXR, 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 YK51 GXR registered?

YK51 GXR is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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