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BN52 DCO

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DCO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 62,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

no plate lamp inop

Pass 12 May 2012 59,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,234 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 54,259 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 54,223 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,036 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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BN52 DCO is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN52 DCO, 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 BN52 DCO registered?

BN52 DCO is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is BN52 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 DCO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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