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KU02 YCL

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 YCL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 73,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,115 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 72,115 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 67,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 67,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 65,282 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 63,699 miles

Front tyre feathering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 63,691 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre feathering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 55,749 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,994 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,816 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 23,131 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,131 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,163 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 13,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 1,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 1,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,459 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 YCL is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU02 YCL, 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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KU02 YCL is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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