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FN52 WWY

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WWY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 45,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,923 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 43,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 40,986 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,499 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,910 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 38,910 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,429 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,741 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,450 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,776 miles

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,476 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 12,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 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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FN52 WWY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN52 WWY, 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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FN52 WWY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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