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KV02 VZS

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 VZS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 85,809 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,093 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 77,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 77,405 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 72,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 66,740 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,285 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,130 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 44,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,849 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,516 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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KV02 VZS 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 73.9%.

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 KV02 VZS, 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 KV02 VZS registered?

KV02 VZS is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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