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LR02 HCO

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,043 mi
Last recorded27,043 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 HCO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,043 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 27,043 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 25,616 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 25,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 24,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 24,302 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,224 miles

no lights fitted daytime use only

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,192 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 16,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,792 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 12,725 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 11,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,594 miles

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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LR02 HCO 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 81.8%.

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 LR02 HCO, 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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What year was LR02 HCO registered?

LR02 HCO is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LR02 HCO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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