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HJ02 MHN

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,441 mi
Last recorded25,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MHN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,441 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 25,394 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing Exhaust clamp rusted away (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,778 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust clamp deteriorating (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on low point (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,778 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust clamp deteriorating (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on low point (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,204 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,474 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,811 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Thorn in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,415 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 16,415 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,320 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,320 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010
Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,271 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 6,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 4,384 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 MHN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ02 MHN, 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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HJ02 MHN is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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