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YN51 NCU

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,396 mi
Last recorded60,396 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NCU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 60,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,903 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 51,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,484 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,519 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,896 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,478 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,412 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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YN51 NCU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YN51 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 NCU registered?

YN51 NCU is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is YN51 NCU safe to buy?

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