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KW02 DYF

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,584 mi
Last recorded45,584 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 DYF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 45,584 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 44,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,034 miles

exhaust clamp corroded & Broken But Exhaust Still secure & Not Leaking Gas

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure & not leaking Gas

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 38,572 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,009 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated The number plate is cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

The number plate lamp does not illuminate

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 27,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,314 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate lamp not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,865 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 3,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,921 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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KW02 DYF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KW02 DYF, 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 KW02 DYF registered?

KW02 DYF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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