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RV02 OFW

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,934 mi
Last recorded39,934 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 OFW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,934 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced EXHAUST FLANGE AND NUTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 39,932 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced EXHAUST FLANGE AND NUTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 38,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024
Pass 25 Mar 2023 32,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,631 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 28,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 28,580 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 25,798 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 23,476 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 18,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,487 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 4,249 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,886 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,228 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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RV02 OFW is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV02 OFW, 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 RV02 OFW registered?

RV02 OFW is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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