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L3 CSS

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 CSS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 59,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 56,487 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisier than standard - not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 2.5mm - Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,469 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisier than standard - not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 2.5mm - Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 56,439 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive binding of front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Off side fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisier than standard - not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 2mm - 1mm legal limit Rear tyre 2.5mm - 1mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,678 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 51,676 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,358 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 51,357 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,406 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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L3 CSS is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L3 CSS, 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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L3 CSS is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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