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LF02 VMD

2002 Honda VFR800

Grey Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VMD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,186 miles

Oil cooler pipes badly corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil cooler pipes badly corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 37,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2011 29,639 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 May 2011 29,616 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 26,693 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 26,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,571 miles

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

drive chain requires adjustment

Fail 12 May 2008 19,571 miles

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

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

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

drive chain requires adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,421 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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LF02 VMD is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Grey with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF02 VMD, 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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LF02 VMD is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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