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BU02 XRS

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,060 mi
Last recorded32,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XRS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 32,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 32,060 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,672 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,634 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 28,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front forks becoming corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 28,148 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front forks becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,708 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 23,795 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 30,345 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,552 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 10,385 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,111 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,635 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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BU02 XRS is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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