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EO52 FLJ

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 39,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 39,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,468 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,941 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,222 miles

1 x brake lamp bulb is out

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 33,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,830 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,802 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,114 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))

N/S rear light bulb flickers

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,954 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,642 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,657 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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EO52 FLJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO52 FLJ, 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 EO52 FLJ registered?

EO52 FLJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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