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KL52 CHC

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,838 mi
Last recorded78,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 CHC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,838 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,744 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,428 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs found to be of different designs.

Headlight aim found to have no functioning method of adjustment.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,428 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs found to be of different designs.

Headlight aim found to have no functioning method of adjustment.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,690 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 24,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 24,415 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,711 miles

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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KL52 CHC is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KL52 CHC, 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 KL52 CHC registered?

KL52 CHC is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is KL52 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL52 CHC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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