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Y952 GKJ

2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,634 mi
Last recorded32,634 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp16,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 GKJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,634 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,217 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 17,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2006 9,065 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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Y952 GKJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,914 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 Y952 GKJ, 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 25 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 Y952 GKJ registered?

Y952 GKJ is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y952 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 GKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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