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HN02 MLK

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 MLK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,450 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,375 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,375 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s/f brake caliper would benefit from an overhaul

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,837 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,224 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,105 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 21,252 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,265 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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HN02 MLK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HN02 MLK, 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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HN02 MLK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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