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DF03 KCU

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,043 mi
Last recorded51,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 51,043 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 26 Jul 2022 49,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,913 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 45,913 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 24,613 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2017 24,613 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 24,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,325 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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DF03 KCU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF03 KCU, 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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DF03 KCU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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