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KR52 YYD

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

33,527 mi
Last recorded33,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 33,527 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 33,527 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 33,489 miles

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

Nearside Front bar eng weight missing

only 50% of front parking light working

rear drive chain rusted

Fail 8 May 2025 33,489 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front bar eng weight missing

only 50% of front parking light working

rear drive chain rusted

Pass 13 May 2024 33,114 miles

Offside Front position light N/W

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

Pass 23 May 2023 32,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

throttle cable needs attention

Pass 30 May 2022 32,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 31,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 31,298 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front suspension inoperative (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working Control 1 and Control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,816 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 30,808 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 29,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 29,492 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Control 2 (1.3.1a)

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

Number Plate Lamp Inop

Pass 23 May 2017 28,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,112 miles

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

number plate light inoperative

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,433 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,914 miles

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

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

rear tyre has slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,346 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,251 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 19,250 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 19,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 10,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,429 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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KR52 YYD is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KR52 YYD, 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 KR52 YYD registered?

KR52 YYD is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is KR52 YYD safe to buy?

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