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LA02 NFL

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,570 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,643 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,270 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,357 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 52,339 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired rear brake switch (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated rear swing arm lower rear bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,180 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,267 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,553 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LA02 NFL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LA02 NFL, 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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LA02 NFL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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