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DU52 SXN

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,728 mi
Last recorded48,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 SXN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Fender Cracked ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 48,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Fender Cracked ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 48,284 miles

Front Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,220 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake Pad Low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy Steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 48,220 miles

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

Central Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake Pad Low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy Steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,869 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,834 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 26,736 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,858 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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DU52 SXN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU52 SXN, 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 DU52 SXN registered?

DU52 SXN is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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