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JLZ 1030

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 1030
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 74,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,845 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,845 miles

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,750 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,796 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 63,116 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,332 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,332 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies spring not connected to rear brake pedal (1.3.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,409 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,745 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,861 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,371 miles

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

osf brake flexi pipe had fluid on it wiped dry and applied brake to check for leak no leak found

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,491 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,477 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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JLZ 1030 is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JLZ 1030, 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 JLZ 1030 registered?

JLZ 1030 is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is JLZ 1030 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 1030 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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