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NL02 YOK

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,019 mi
Last recorded45,019 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YOK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 44,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 42,018 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,702 miles

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

no plate light inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 41,391 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,162 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,869 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,776 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,244 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 30,244 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,467 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 YOK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL02 YOK registered?

NL02 YOK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is NL02 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 YOK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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