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BU02 XRM

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,755 mi
Last recorded29,755 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XRM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 29,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 28,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 28,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 27,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 27,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 26,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,686 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,686 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 9,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,080 miles

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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BU02 XRM is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 XRM, 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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BU02 XRM is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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