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WK52 VGE

2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

34,473 mi
Last recorded34,473 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-214,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VGE
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 S-2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,473 miles

Rear Brake Hose Insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 34,241 miles

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted reaction bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 33,116 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,040 miles

Drive chain slightly loose worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,558 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

number plate light shows up red

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,314 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,830 miles

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

Only one brake light working at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2017 26,730 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly.

Heavy Corrosion On All Brake Pads.

Nearside Oil leak ()

No Clutch Fluid In Resevoir.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,353 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 24,353 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 22,483 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,216 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 20,074 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,074 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,070 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,633 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,227 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 17,227 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 14,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 13,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 10,812 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 S-2?

Based on 1,708 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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WK52 VGE is a 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,672 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 Vtr 1000 S-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK52 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 S-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK52 VGE is a 2002 Honda Vtr 1000 S-2, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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