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RL51 FOH

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,040 mi
Last recorded37,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 FOH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 37,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 36,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,365 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 34,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,729 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,290 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 20,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,034 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,442 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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RL51 FOH is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 RL51 FOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL51 FOH registered?

RL51 FOH is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is RL51 FOH safe to buy?

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