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GK02 LNM

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,206 mi
Last recorded57,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 LNM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,206 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 56,398 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,260 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 50,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,700 miles

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

chain/sprockets worn

circlip missing from o/s fork top

n/s front brake disc slightly warped

Fail 10 Apr 2019 47,696 miles

Forks insecure pinch-bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s low beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Mudguard insecure

chain/sprockets worn

circlip missing from o/s fork top

n/s front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,676 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drive sprockets worn

n/s/f brake disc slightly warped

rear hugger loose

rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,673 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component insecure reaction bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drive sprockets worn

n/s/f brake disc slightly warped

rear hugger loose

Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,549 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,476 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s tyre (wheel) fitted the wrong way round (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 27,906 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,439 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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GK02 LNM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK02 LNM, 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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GK02 LNM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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