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LR02 ERO

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ERO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 79,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 79,848 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect does not have a beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators are too close together, must have at least 180mm of distance between each lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 79,468 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,468 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,969 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 71,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,808 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,282 miles

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

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,274 miles

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

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 2 May 2008 39,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,671 miles

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

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

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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LR02 ERO is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR02 ERO, 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 LR02 ERO registered?

LR02 ERO is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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