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KL02 HNT

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,204 mi
Last recorded55,204 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 HNT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,204 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,442 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed link pipe from front to rear brake slightly chafed, near oil cooler location (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy more noticeable with wheel raised, adjustment recommended (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine oil level appears to be low, and signs of oil leak on right side

Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,442 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed link pipe from front to rear brake slightly chafed, near oil cooler location (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy more noticeable with wheel raised, adjustment recommended (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine oil level appears to be low, and signs of oil leak on right side

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking,not releasing correctly (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,478 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear numberplate bulb blown

Pass 5 May 2015 32,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 23,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,465 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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KL02 HNT is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KL02 HNT, 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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KL02 HNT is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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