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L70 VFR

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,769 mi
Last recorded28,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 28,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 23,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,204 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre at 1.08mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 5,565 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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L70 VFR is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L70 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L70 VFR registered?

L70 VFR is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is L70 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 VFR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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