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OY02 OVM

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,021 mi
Last recorded68,021 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OVM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 68,008 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fairing Loose

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake Lever Comes Into The Bar

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 62,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,184 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,990 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,604 miles

ABS LIGHT ON PERMANENTLY

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,686 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,686 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,882 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,083 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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OY02 OVM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY02 OVM, 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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OY02 OVM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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