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LR02 HCY

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,696 mi
Last recorded19,696 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 HCY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 19,696 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,963 miles

Offside Front Front brake lever is slightly bent

Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,748 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 18,748 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 18,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 18,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 17,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 17,442 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 16,792 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,276 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 15,266 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number Plate Light Not Opp

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 13,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 13,872 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 12,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 10,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 9,886 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,840 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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LR02 HCY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

LR02 HCY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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