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CV52 LNF

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,587 mi
Last recorded33,587 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 LNF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 33,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 29,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 26,804 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 25,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 24,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 24,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 24,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,416 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,416 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated clamp (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease fork oil (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive v.slightly (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,611 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 11,604 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2011 9,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 5,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,856 miles

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

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

number plate may not conform to road traffic laws

Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 1,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 1,013 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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CV52 LNF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CV52 LNF, 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 CV52 LNF registered?

CV52 LNF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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