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FY52 OLH

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,270 mi
Last recorded45,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OLH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 45,263 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,822 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 41,792 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 39,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 37,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2021 35,696 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 34,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 34,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 32,302 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 32,302 miles

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,566 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 30,566 miles

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 28,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,786 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,664 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 19,664 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 13,726 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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FY52 OLH is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FY52 OLH, 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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FY52 OLH is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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