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DG02 PMX

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 PMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 53,490 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,510 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,509 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,750 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Has a slight oil leak from Oil Cooler

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 46,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,441 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,210 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 14,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,925 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 13,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 9,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,526 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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DG02 PMX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG02 PMX, 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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DG02 PMX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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