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FY02 UYB

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,746 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 68,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 68,735 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 8 May 2024 61,336 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 56,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,678 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,627 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,339 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,191 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,192 miles

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

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

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

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 UYB is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UYB, 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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FY02 UYB is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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