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NL02 YON

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YON
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 43,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 41,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 40,672 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,676 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,406 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,318 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 YON is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

NL02 YON is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is NL02 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 YON shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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