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KY52 UPX

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,453 mi
Last recorded26,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 UPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 26,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 24,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2020 19,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 17,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,865 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 14,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,451 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 14,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,723 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,723 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,288 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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KY52 UPX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY52 UPX, 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 KY52 UPX registered?

KY52 UPX is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KY52 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 UPX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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