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CV02 OOB

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,871 mi
Last recorded36,871 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OOB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,871 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 36,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2024 34,934 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 34,862 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,878 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 32,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 31,353 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,112 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 30,112 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 29,653 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 29,653 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,474 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey small leak on collector box (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' very slight (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,431 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 26,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 17,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 10,603 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,481 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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CV02 OOB is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CV02 OOB, 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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CV02 OOB is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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