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FE02 GVW

2002 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,191 mi
Last recorded34,191 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR1000 F16,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 GVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 34,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 34,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,718 miles

exhaust bolt missing

fuel tank bolt missing

Fail 24 Mar 2025 32,713 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

exhaust bolt missing

fuel tank bolt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2023 32,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,600 miles

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

Offside bolt missing on exhaust but still secure

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,452 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,443 miles

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Top Mount bracket. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2020 32,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,764 miles

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

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 30,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

yellow screen on front headlight

Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

yellow screen on front headlight

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,330 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,330 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 12,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,322 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 8,178 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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FE02 GVW is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE02 GVW, 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 FE02 GVW registered?

FE02 GVW is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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