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GK52 UGV

2002 Honda VFR800

Purple Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,495 mi
Last recorded67,495 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 UGV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,495 miles

Front Excessive uneven tyre wear

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,495 miles

Indicator switch defective Must firmly hold toggle to action switch (1.5.4)

Front Excessive uneven tyre wear

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Possibly from the rear cylinder downpipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,556 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,192 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 38,185 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,681 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

one rear position light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,308 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,036 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

f/brake rubbing slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2008 10,036 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

f/brake rubbing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 5,887 miles

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

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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GK52 UGV is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Purple with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK52 UGV, 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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GK52 UGV is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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