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DU02 LBV

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,718 mi
Last recorded16,718 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 LBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 16,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 15,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,684 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 14,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,097 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 8,137 miles

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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DU02 LBV is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU02 LBV, 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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What year was DU02 LBV registered?

DU02 LBV is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is DU02 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 LBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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