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WJ02 USM

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,718 mi
Last recorded32,718 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 USM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear manual cam chain adjuster leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2024 31,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,568 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 28,568 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 26,171 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 26,171 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 25,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2020 25,814 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged Alloy rim dented, resulting in more than 2mm run out. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2018 18,491 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,317 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 12,317 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,863 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 11,151 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,389 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 5,389 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 3,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 2,805 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 2,805 miles

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

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

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 USM is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJ02 USM, 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 USM registered?

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

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