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LF02 VRX

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VRX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 68,674 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 65,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,052 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecure master cylinder (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 57,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Slight leak at rear downpipe connection (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,303 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,339 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,575 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,350 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 VRX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRX, 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 LF02 VRX registered?

LF02 VRX is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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