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GK02 VHV

2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

21,511 mi
Last recorded21,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-214,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VHV
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 S-2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 21,511 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 21,462 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 21,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 21,307 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 20,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,118 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 18,118 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 May 2014 17,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,641 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,634 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front tyre under inflated

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 15,455 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly contaminated by silicon spray or similar

left hand front brake caliper anti rattle spring not correctly fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,448 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,880 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 S-2?

Based on 1,708 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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GK02 VHV is a 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,672 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 Vtr 1000 S-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK02 VHV is a 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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