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OV52 XAX

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XAX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 40,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 40,973 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 39,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 39,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 34,289 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 33,714 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,464 miles

rear pillion footrests removed but solo seat fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,529 miles

front pads starting to get low.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 11,497 miles

keep eye on front tyre - starting to wear down

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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OV52 XAX is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OV52 XAX, 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 OV52 XAX registered?

OV52 XAX is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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