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KJ51 FTV

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FTV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 45,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,054 miles

eneven wear on front tyre

Pass 27 May 2020 44,549 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,128 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 44,128 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 42,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 41,023 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 39,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 36,647 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,342 miles

Front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,436 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 26,436 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,487 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,457 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,447 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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KJ51 FTV is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KJ51 FTV, 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 KJ51 FTV registered?

KJ51 FTV is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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