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NL02 YMM

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,844 mi
Last recorded34,844 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YMM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 29,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 22,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,263 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 20,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 19,560 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,620 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 15,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,305 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 14,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,911 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 25 May 2007 9,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,043 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 8,031 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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NL02 YMM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

NL02 YMM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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