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Honda VTR1000 SP

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

L5 ECAMOT history

L5 ECA is a multi-colour petrol Honda VTR1000 SP first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 15,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
15,649 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ECA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTR1000 SP
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ECA was last recorded at 15,649 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,222 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,649 miles
  • 2024 – 15,222 miles
  • 2022 – 15,208 miles
  • 2020 – 15,110 miles
  • 2018 – 14,732 miles
  • 2016 – 14,615 miles
  • 2015 – 14,548 miles
  • 2014 – 13,894 miles
  • 2013 – 13,584 miles
  • 2012 – 13,525 miles
  • 2011 – 13,355 miles
  • 2009 – 12,026 miles
  • 2008 – 10,583 miles
  • 2006 – 9,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,649 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    15,649 miles
    Test number
    886587316954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,222 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    393061411750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,208 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    15,208 miles
    Test number
    516112814061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,110 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    15,110 miles
    Test number
    251788580114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,732 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    14,732 miles
    Test number
    388433964264
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Pass14,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,615 miles
    Test number
    832410791821
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  7. Fail14,615 miles (+67)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,615 miles
    Test number
    731006292772
    • Repaired at testNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  8. Pass14,548 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,548 miles
    Test number
    826517765144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,894 miles
    Test number
    569223354186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail13,894 miles (+310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,894 miles
    Test number
    819473554127
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
  11. Pass13,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,584 miles
    Test number
    205855523203
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  12. Pass135,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    247425623210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,540 miles (+15)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,540 miles
    Test number
    427035423248
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  14. Pass13,525 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,525 miles
    Test number
    237092852109
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  15. Fail13,524 miles (+169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,524 miles
    Test number
    417241252161
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  16. Pass13,355 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,355 miles
    Test number
    557871891054
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
  17. Pass12,026 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,026 miles
    Test number
    882396759012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,583 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,583 miles
    Test number
    424278458028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,052 miles
    Test number
    194891226299
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about L5 ECA

Does L5 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ECA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ECA?
The MOT on L5 ECA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ECA done?
L5 ECA was recorded at 15,649 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 336 miles a year.
Has L5 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ECA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 ECA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 ECA find?
L5 ECA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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