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HJ52 XPS

2002 Honda Transalp

Black Petrol 2647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Transalp42,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XPS
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,647cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,532 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,053 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear shock absorber lower linkage has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,898 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm nearside bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,648 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,914 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,273 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,607 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 8,481 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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HJ52 XPS is a 2002 Honda Transalp in Black with a 2,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 42,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 XPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ52 XPS registered?

HJ52 XPS is a 2002 Honda Transalp, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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