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BN52 FCA

2002 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FCA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,020 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 59,020 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 55,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,792 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 27,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 21,205 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 19,800 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 14,593 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 5,467 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 FCA is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in White with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BN52 FCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 FCA?

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What year was BN52 FCA registered?

BN52 FCA is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is BN52 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 FCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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