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HJ02 PFK

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,692 mi
Last recorded37,692 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 PFK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 37,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 37,671 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre inner and outer edges showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre inner and outer edges showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 35,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 34,236 miles

Front tyre has cracking between treads

Rear Plug in tyre

Fail 21 May 2022 34,234 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front tyre has cracking between treads

Rear Plug in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,613 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 32,613 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies light comes on but then turns off when the brake is fully depressed (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,266 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,009 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,313 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 PFK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

HJ02 PFK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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