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LE51 GMY

2002 Honda VFR800

Grey Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

63,514 mi
Last recorded63,514 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GMY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coolant leak Front oil cooler pipe needs replacing ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Needs new front ex-pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,109 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 59,109 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,994 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,994 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,313 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 54,313 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,158 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 48,465 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 48,465 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,469 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 40,469 miles

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

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Registration plate light inoperative

Fail 29 Oct 2013 30,806 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,806 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,316 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 29,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,298 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 15,298 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,202 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 8,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 8,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 4,928 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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LE51 GMY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Grey with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LE51 GMY, 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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LE51 GMY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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