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GK52 UMZ

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,198 mi
Last recorded26,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 UMZ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 26,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,148 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 24,431 miles

no number plate light fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 24,431 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no number plate light fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,303 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,301 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,766 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 18,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 15,064 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,522 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,128 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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GK52 UMZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK52 UMZ, 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 GK52 UMZ registered?

GK52 UMZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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