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DS02 DWN

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,118 mi
Last recorded45,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 DWN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,202 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,202 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,814 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,814 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,020 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,183 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,183 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,272 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 27,385 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,338 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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DS02 DWN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS02 DWN, 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 DS02 DWN registered?

DS02 DWN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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