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LF02 OTE

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,801 mi
Last recorded50,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 OTE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,801 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative both sides ooo (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

head lamp warning light ooo

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 50,416 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,237 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 48,909 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 40,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,884 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 33,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,560 miles

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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LF02 OTE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue 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 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 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 LF02 OTE, 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.

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What year was LF02 OTE registered?

LF02 OTE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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