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LG52 FCJ

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,289 mi
Last recorded25,289 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 FCJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 25,289 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 23,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,656 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 22,624 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,896 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 21,896 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,747 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,878 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 20,878 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,707 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,099 miles

Oil pipes lightly corroded

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,662 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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 12 Mar 2010 12,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,192 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 10,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,349 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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LG52 FCJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LG52 FCJ, 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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What year was LG52 FCJ registered?

LG52 FCJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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