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LY51 EPZ

2001 Honda Transalp

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Transalp22,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EPZ
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 45,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 33,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 26,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 26,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,980 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 25,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,422 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 25,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,118 miles

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

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Headlight has black tape on it

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Headlight has black tape on it

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,196 miles

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

front tyre outer case cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,454 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 11,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 11,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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LY51 EPZ is a 2001 Honda Transalp in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY51 EPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY51 EPZ registered?

LY51 EPZ is a 2001 Honda Transalp, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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