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HV02 OYH

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OYH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 72,849 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,590 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,091 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,946 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,617 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 39,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid Banjo bolt weep (3.2.B4)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,797 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,036 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,147 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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HV02 OYH is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV02 OYH, 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 HV02 OYH registered?

HV02 OYH is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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