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KU02 WXF

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 WXF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 53,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 53,900 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,310 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 53,292 miles

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,330 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,852 miles

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

drive chain loose

Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

drive chain loose

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,851 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 48,838 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 402,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,160 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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KU02 WXF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU02 WXF, 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 KU02 WXF registered?

KU02 WXF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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