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GY52 CYL

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,192 mi
Last recorded38,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 CYL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,192 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear suspension stiff in operation

Pass 2 Mar 2024 38,022 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 38,022 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,338 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,714 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Front brakes slightly binding.

Front valve perished.

Kill switch very sensitive.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Silencer clamp missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,477 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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GY52 CYL is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY52 CYL, 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 GY52 CYL registered?

GY52 CYL is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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