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OY52 SHZ

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,768 mi
Last recorded24,768 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 SHZ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 23,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 22,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 18,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 18,384 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 17,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 17,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 13,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 12,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 12,154 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,417 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 10,085 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,360 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 9,360 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,058 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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OY52 SHZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY52 SHZ, 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 OY52 SHZ registered?

OY52 SHZ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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