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MV02 USE

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,490 mi
Last recorded38,490 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 USE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 38,490 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 37,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 36,387 miles

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

brake lever shortened

Fail 4 Feb 2022 36,355 miles

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

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

brake lever shortened

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,175 miles

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

Front brake lever brocken

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 35,162 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake lever brocken

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

Pass 22 May 2019 33,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 33,238 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 25,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,214 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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MV02 USE 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 MV02 USE, 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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MV02 USE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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