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GJ02 RKY

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,450 mi
Last recorded27,450 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 RKY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 24,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 23,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 22,385 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,126 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 21,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 21,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,562 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,562 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 13,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 11,683 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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GJ02 RKY is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ02 RKY, 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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GJ02 RKY is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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