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LF51 ZSW

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,709 mi
Last recorded47,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZSW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 42,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 32,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 29,606 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 29,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 26,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,309 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central exhaust has corrosion and clamp is missing, exhaust is still supported and is not leaking at this time

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,893 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively slight notch in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,181 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,876 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,981 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 17,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,286 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 15,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,936 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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LF51 ZSW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ZSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 ZSW registered?

LF51 ZSW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is LF51 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ZSW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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