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WJ02 USL

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,541 mi
Last recorded44,541 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 USL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 44,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 25,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,462 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,601 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,615 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 17,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,373 miles

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

hi/lo switch is stiff and needs attention although it does work.

Pass 13 May 2008 11,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 11,882 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,718 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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WJ02 USL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ02 USL, 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 WJ02 USL registered?

WJ02 USL is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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