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LR02 LDV

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 LDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 81,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 81,507 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can't pin point leak, engine not stalling when tailpipe covered (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can't pin point leak, engine not stalling when tailpipe covered (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 72,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,059 miles

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

Oil cooler pipes corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,225 miles

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

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

Number plate lamp not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,634 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,589 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 3,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 38,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,998 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,053 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 LDV is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

LR02 LDV is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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