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KC02 KRZ

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 KRZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

exhaust slight smoke on start up

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust slight smoke on start up

Pass 10 Feb 2024 63,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,326 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,998 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,998 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,997 miles

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

Front brake pipe banjos corroded at calipers

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,997 miles

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

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

Front brake pipe banjos corroded at calipers

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) 120/70-17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) 180/55-17 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,234 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,076 miles

non standard cans fitted

rear pegs removed solo use only

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,505 miles

Scott oiler working to well? getting close to rear brake

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 53,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,023 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 9,165 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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KC02 KRZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC02 KRZ, 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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KC02 KRZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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