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BU02 VFX

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,451 mi
Last recorded47,451 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VFX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 47,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,702 miles

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

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 44,979 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,514 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake cylinder leaking rear secondary master cylinder leaking brake fluid, (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper insecure lower caliper bolt snapped in bracket,missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,955 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,953 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,875 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 35,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 30,201 miles

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

NUMBERPLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,489 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,483 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,416 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,998 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,764 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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BU02 VFX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU02 VFX, 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 BU02 VFX registered?

BU02 VFX is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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