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J17 MFG

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,783 mi
Last recorded40,783 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MFG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 40,783 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 40,783 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 33,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,039 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,270 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 6,101 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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J17 MFG is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J17 MFG, 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 J17 MFG registered?

J17 MFG is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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