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GJ02 VTR

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,030 mi
Last recorded6,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 6,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 5,895 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 5,728 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 5,728 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 5,717 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 5,635 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,595 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 5,411 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 5,149 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,958 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,221 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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GJ02 VTR 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ02 VTR, 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 GJ02 VTR registered?

GJ02 VTR is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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