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LF51 ZRY

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,750 mi
Last recorded26,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZRY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 26,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 23,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,220 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,149 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 15,280 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 9 May 2013 15,280 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,731 miles

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

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

clutch not clearing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 14,731 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

clutch not clearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,649 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 12,604 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,437 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 9,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,998 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 6,998 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,914 miles

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

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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LF51 ZRY is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF51 ZRY, 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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LF51 ZRY is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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