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Y122 XGS

2001 Honda Vtr

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,051 mi
Last recorded24,051 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Vtr15,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 XGS
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 23,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 23,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,269 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 23,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,961 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 20,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 17,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 15,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 10,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,297 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 8,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,013 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 7,013 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,120 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,786 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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Y122 XGS is a 2001 Honda Vtr in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 15,576 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y122 XGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y122 XGS registered?

Y122 XGS is a 2001 Honda Vtr, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y122 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 XGS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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