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FJ02 FFY

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 FFY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,014 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,163 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,813 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,609 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Rear disc (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 79,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,811 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,336 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,817 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,817 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,414 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,197 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,015 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 12,006 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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FJ02 FFY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ02 FFY, 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 FJ02 FFY registered?

FJ02 FFY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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