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FY02 OVV

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,726 mi
Last recorded38,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OVV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,726 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 38,690 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 38,200 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 33,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 33,244 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 32,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 32,828 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,567 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,564 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 27,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 27,953 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,839 miles

front tyre nearing twi,s

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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FY02 OVV is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY02 OVV, 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 FY02 OVV registered?

FY02 OVV is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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