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DE52 NTL

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,365 mi
Last recorded27,365 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NTL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,117 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,689 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 26,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 24,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 23,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 23,746 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,047 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 22,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 21,559 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 20,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,463 miles

heated grip wiring insecure around headstock

rear hugger has been chafing on undertray during heavy load

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,667 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 17,667 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 13,666 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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DE52 NTL is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 NTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE52 NTL registered?

DE52 NTL is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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