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HJ52 OSC

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,255 mi
Last recorded32,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OSC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 32,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 30,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 28,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 27,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,483 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,709 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 22,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,435 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,435 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 8,578 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 3,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,230 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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HJ52 OSC is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 OSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ52 OSC registered?

HJ52 OSC is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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