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CN51 RUA

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RUA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,271 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 18,666 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 16,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,267 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,716 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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CN51 RUA is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CN51 RUA, 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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CN51 RUA is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is CN51 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 RUA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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