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NK51 WUE

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,149 mi
Last recorded44,149 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WUE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 44,149 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 42,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 41,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,184 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,405 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2018 40,398 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,394 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 38,394 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 34,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,719 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,016 miles

Front 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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NK51 WUE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc 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 NK51 WUE, 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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NK51 WUE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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