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LF02 VST

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VST
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 42,415 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,267 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil Leak From Front Cylinder Rocker Cover

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Time Of Test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Riders L/H Foot Rest Guard Bent

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,240 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,943 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 41,942 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,524 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Exhaust System Has Light Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,524 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Exhaust System Has Light Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,032 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,149 miles

Exhaust heat shield and clamps rusted through

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear position bulb not working

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

Rear brake fluid on lower mark

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,669 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,087 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,199 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brakes sticking very slightly

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,741 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,741 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 29,499 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,023 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,000 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 11,231 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 6,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,746 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 VST is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver 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 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 VST, 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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LF02 VST is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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