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KL02 FGX

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,787 mi
Last recorded4,787 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 FGX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 4,787 miles

Front and Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 23 May 2024 2,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 2,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 1,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 388 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust header bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn control insecure LH Switch Loose (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper boot broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 388 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust header bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn control insecure LH Switch Loose (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper boot broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 198,943 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Manifold bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 198,943 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Manifold bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 197,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 195,215 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 195,212 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 189,540 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

headlight mask fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 187,948 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2014 175,169 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 175,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 152,050 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 152,050 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 135,733 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 111,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,198 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,990 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,300 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,303 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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KL02 FGX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL02 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KL02 FGX registered?

KL02 FGX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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