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MC02 VTR

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,916 mi
Last recorded38,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 38,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 33,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2024 25,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 25,642 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,222 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear inner pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in steering. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 24,139 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 23,618 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,088 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,299 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,279 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp All (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 21,618 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,193 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre tread out of shape

temp repair to beem image

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,193 miles

front tyre tread out of shape

temp repair to beem image

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,792 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,986 miles

Steering headraces slightly indented .

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,077 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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MC02 VTR 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 85.7%.

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 MC02 VTR, 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 MC02 VTR registered?

MC02 VTR is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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