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HJ02 MBF

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,899 mi
Last recorded18,899 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MBF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 18,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 18,899 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 16,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 15,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to wear marker in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 13,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 12,894 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,891 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,340 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 11,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,349 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 11,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,290 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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HJ02 MBF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HJ02 MBF, 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 HJ02 MBF registered?

HJ02 MBF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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