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AP04 KAX

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,702 mi
Last recorded29,702 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KAX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 29,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 27,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 25,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 21,011 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 20,423 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 17,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner fairings insecure

Slight condensation in headlamps

Tail tidy insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2016 17,176 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner fairings insecure

Slight condensation in headlamps

Tail tidy insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 16,793 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,727 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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AP04 KAX is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 12,809 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 AP04 KAX, 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 22 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP04 KAX registered?

AP04 KAX is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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