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KU52 WLO

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,602 mi
Last recorded57,602 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 WLO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 55,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 54,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,468 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,498 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 44,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,739 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 15,312 miles

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

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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KU52 WLO is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KU52 WLO, 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 KU52 WLO registered?

KU52 WLO is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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