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FH02 GYT

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,789 mi
Last recorded23,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 GYT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 23,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 23,785 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 23,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 23,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre contaminated with oil

Pass 5 Oct 2023 23,197 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 23,160 miles

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 22,966 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 22,961 miles

Steering operation impeded by a fairing left hand switch gear and clutch lever fouling on full left hand lock (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,789 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2016 21,789 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 21,217 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 20,784 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 20,778 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 19,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain requires lubrication.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Right hand handlebar close to fuel tank on full lock

Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,172 miles

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

handlebar close to fuel tank on right hand lock

Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,503 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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FH02 GYT is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 FH02 GYT, 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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What year was FH02 GYT registered?

FH02 GYT is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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