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AO02 OWA

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,106 mi
Last recorded24,106 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OWA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 24,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 23,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil And seal damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 23,873 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Indicator switch faulty Indicators delayed after switch deployed (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil And seal damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 23,781 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 23,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 23,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,393 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 15,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AO02 OWA is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,236 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 AO02 OWA, 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 24 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 OWA is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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