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LF02 VZM

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

46,394 mi
Last recorded46,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VZM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,394 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 40,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,244 miles

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

side fairings missing at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2021 32,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

side fairings missing at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,659 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

deep cut to rear tyre

nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 29,659 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

deep cut to rear tyre

nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,103 miles

Front Tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,326 miles

Central Front Headrace bearings "notchy" with front wheel raised of the ground.

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

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

Exhaust is noisy.

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust clamp rusted thru. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 20,158 miles

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

Central Front Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Registration plate illumination light not working.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,744 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 14,744 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,639 miles

Exhaust muffler clamp broken

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,616 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,605 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 14,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 14,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust silencer clamp broken

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 14,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,258 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 VZM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

LF02 VZM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LF02 VZM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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