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AK02 CHJ

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,130 mi
Last recorded25,130 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 CHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 25,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 25,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 24,993 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,032 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,286 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,274 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 21,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,413 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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AK02 CHJ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK02 CHJ registered?

AK02 CHJ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is AK02 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 CHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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