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GX02 SVE

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,858 mi
Last recorded53,858 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SVE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 47,710 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,635 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 42,635 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 41,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,617 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 36,615 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 24,677 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,648 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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GX02 SVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX02 SVE, 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 GX02 SVE registered?

GX02 SVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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