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RA02 ZSJ

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,893 mi
Last recorded28,893 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 ZSJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 28,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,066 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 27,066 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,565 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,338 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 10,906 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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RA02 ZSJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA02 ZSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA02 ZSJ registered?

RA02 ZSJ is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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