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OY02 VWC

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VWC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 17,482 miles

Exhaust noisy Scorpion silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 17,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 16,698 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,729 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

slight play in rear cush drive

Pass 2 May 2017 15,599 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 15,599 miles

Drive chain excessively loose chain fouling exhaust (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 13,857 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 13,391 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 13,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,192 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 12,192 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 11,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,527 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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OY02 VWC is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY02 VWC, 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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OY02 VWC is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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