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LC52 VHD

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,489 mi
Last recorded36,489 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VHD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 35,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 33,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 30,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,947 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 21,395 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 20,831 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2012 20,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,553 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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LC52 VHD is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LC52 VHD, 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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LC52 VHD is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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