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GJ02 TVE

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,764 mi
Last recorded34,764 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 TVE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,764 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 34,764 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

very low tyre presure frony and rear

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,887 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

one of two headlamp dip beam bulbs is not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,226 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,717 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,717 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,927 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 TVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TVE, 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 GJ02 TVE registered?

GJ02 TVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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