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NL02 OAV

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,563 mi
Last recorded10,563 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 10,563 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 10,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 10,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

chain rusty

Pass 2 May 2023 9,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 7,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 7,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 7,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 7,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 6,622 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 6,622 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 6,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 6,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 4,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,598 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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NL02 OAV is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL02 OAV, 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 NL02 OAV registered?

NL02 OAV is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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