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R156 WNT

2002 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda VTR10009,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 WNT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,234 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,580 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,508 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 9,729 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 5,122 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 4,705 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 3,446 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 9 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R156 WNT is a 2002 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 9,729 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 WNT registered?

R156 WNT is a 2002 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is R156 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 WNT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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