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AO02 SWZ

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,818 mi
Last recorded32,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SWZ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,818 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 32,818 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,302 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,139 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 16 Jun 2018 26,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 May 2017 25,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 May 2017 25,207 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired not working (1.1.1b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,611 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 21,136 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,075 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,478 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,931 miles

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

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

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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AO02 SWZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO02 SWZ, 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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AO02 SWZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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