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B842 ANK

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,884 mi
Last recorded33,884 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 ANK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 33,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 33,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 33,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 32,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,630 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,630 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 31,544 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2017 31,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,735 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 20,729 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,105 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 14,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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B842 ANK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B842 ANK, 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 B842 ANK registered?

B842 ANK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for B842 ANK shows 24 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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