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BU02 XSA

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XSA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 22,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2024 22,698 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 20,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 17,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 17,446 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 17,015 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 17,015 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 16,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,290 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 15,267 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 13,653 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

throttal opporation stiff

Fail 9 May 2014 13,653 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

throttal opporation stiff

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 11,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,732 miles

Flint in right side of front tyre.

Pass 8 May 2008 9,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,931 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 XSA 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 79.2%.

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 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 XSA registered?

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

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