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FN02 YWS

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 YWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,565 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 49,036 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,196 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes have slight grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.4mm tread depth only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,091 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes have slight binding (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes have slight binding (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,785 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,959 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,388 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,567 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Upper Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

abs warning light on

o/s front upper fairing damaged

o/s lower fairing bolt missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,567 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Upper Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

abs warning light on

o/s front upper fairing damaged

o/s lower fairing bolt missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Upper Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

abs warning light on

front centre fairing touching exhaust front pipes

front tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2009 21,147 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,147 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 19,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 15,876 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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FN02 YWS is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FN02 YWS, 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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FN02 YWS is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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