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Y37 HMV

2001 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,334 mi
Last recorded23,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR100019,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 23,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 23,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 23,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,988 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 22,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,912 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 21,912 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,910 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 460 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,590 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,590 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 27,387 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 27,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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Y37 HMV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 19,856 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y37 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y37 HMV registered?

Y37 HMV is a 2001 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y37 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y37 HMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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