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LF52 SXP

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,752 mi
Last recorded52,752 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 SXP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,752 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,623 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,623 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 2,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 11,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,908 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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LF52 SXP is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF52 SXP, 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 LF52 SXP registered?

LF52 SXP is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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