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LF52 VTJ

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,457 mi
Last recorded23,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VTJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 23,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 22,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,846 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 21,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 21,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 21,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,725 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 20,725 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,409 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 19,338 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,959 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 12 Aug 2011 17,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,882 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 13,882 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,284 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 8,279 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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LF52 VTJ 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 76.2%.

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 LF52 VTJ, 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 LF52 VTJ registered?

LF52 VTJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LF52 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 VTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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