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AV02 HCH

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,938 mi
Last recorded46,938 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,844 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,791 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,791 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 45,849 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,471 miles

Front tyre wearing low.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,548 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,366 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,278 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,392 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 25,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,343 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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AV02 HCH is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 HCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV02 HCH registered?

AV02 HCH is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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