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LA02 NJF

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,991 mi
Last recorded58,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 NJF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 57,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bracket bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,149 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,147 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,728 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,728 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,865 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,865 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 51,802 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 51,327 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,076 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,076 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,784 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre has uneven profile

rear brake pads low

rear drive chain slack

rear tyre squared off

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,504 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,999 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2012 47,998 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,200 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,196 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,243 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,446 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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LA02 NJF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA02 NJF, 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 LA02 NJF registered?

LA02 NJF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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