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NL52 ZLU

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,722 mi
Last recorded15,722 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 ZLU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 15,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,922 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bottom rubber hanger perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 14,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bottom rubber hanger perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,732 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 ZLU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

NL52 ZLU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is NL52 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 ZLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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