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PG51 MVA

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 MVA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 25,374 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,358 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 25,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,322 miles

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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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PG51 MVA is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PG51 MVA, 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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PG51 MVA is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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