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NL52 WGW

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,322 mi
Last recorded28,322 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 WGW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 28,322 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,188 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,125 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,123 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,787 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 27,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,459 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 23,215 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 20,505 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 9,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 2,711 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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NL52 WGW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NL52 WGW, 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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NL52 WGW is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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