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NH02 REP

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH02 REP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,734 miles

Nearside Front brake flexy insecure

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,329 miles

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

Offside Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 41,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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 1 Jul 2022 39,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,180 miles

Stop lamp not working when front brake lever applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,392 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,126 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,904 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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NH02 REP is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NH02 REP, 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 NH02 REP registered?

NH02 REP is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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