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FY02 GYE

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,258 mi
Last recorded11,258 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GYE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,144 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 10,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high Kick up on the wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 9,801 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,987 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 8,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,392 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,116 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,800 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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FY02 GYE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY02 GYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY02 GYE registered?

FY02 GYE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is FY02 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 GYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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