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JP02 VTR

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,095 mi
Last recorded41,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP02 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Exhaust baffle slightly loose

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 40,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,832 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

chain adjustment at its maximum

chain corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,835 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,688 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 9,409 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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JP02 VTR is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 12,809 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 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JP02 VTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JP02 VTR registered?

JP02 VTR is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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