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NL52 XZM

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,136 mi
Last recorded29,136 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XZM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,136 miles

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

Front Lower Oil Pipes corroded

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 29,136 miles

Drive chain worn to excess With seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil Pipes corroded

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 27,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,679 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 25,670 miles

Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 20,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 17,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,576 miles

hole in exhaust heat shield under rear shock

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 1 May 2015 15,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 15,110 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 14,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 9,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 6,086 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,297 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 XZM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL52 XZM, 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 NL52 XZM registered?

NL52 XZM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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