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FA51 XYS

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,818 mi
Last recorded41,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XYS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,818 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 37,643 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 37,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 34,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,120 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 17,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,100 miles

Both handlebar grips not fully secure

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

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

Right hand handlebar close to fuel tank on full lock

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,531 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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FA51 XYS is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA51 XYS, 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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FA51 XYS is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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