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GJ02 BWN

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,162 mi
Last recorded42,162 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 BWN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 42,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,347 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,859 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,302 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,280 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,728 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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GJ02 BWN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ02 BWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ02 BWN registered?

GJ02 BWN is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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