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KU02 MBX

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 MBX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 22,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 22,488 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Switch stuck in position (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,904 miles

Exhaust is slightly noisey.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,099 miles

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

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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KU02 MBX is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KU02 MBX, 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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KU02 MBX is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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