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LA02 OOW

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,680 mi
Last recorded37,680 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 37,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 32,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 27,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 24,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 23,525 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,465 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2010 19,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,237 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 OOW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

LA02 OOW is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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