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AK02 CHL

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,330 mi
Last recorded36,330 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 CHL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 36,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 36,322 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 34,630 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Fr. Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 32,048 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned left and right (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 31,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,731 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,522 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,054 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,250 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 14,130 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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AK02 CHL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK02 CHL registered?

AK02 CHL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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