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RB02 VTR

2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp14,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 70,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,473 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 70,461 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,712 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 69,712 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,666 miles

some fixings missing.... customer advised

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,771 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,148 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 62,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2011 52,855 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,437 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,763 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,682 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,373 miles

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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RB02 VTR 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 80%.

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 RB02 VTR, 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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RB02 VTR is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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