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LN51 EBP

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,655 mi
Last recorded65,655 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EBP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 65,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2017 65,019 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 65,019 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Cotter pin missing. (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake requires excessive pressure to pedal to illuminate stop lamp. (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,570 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,304 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,292 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 47,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,101 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,093 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LN51 EBP is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN51 EBP, 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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LN51 EBP is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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