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OV02 XJH

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 XJH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,220 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 72,220 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2025 71,828 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 71,637 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,705 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,732 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,067 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,749 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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OV02 XJH is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV02 XJH, 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 OV02 XJH registered?

OV02 XJH is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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