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OY02 RGU

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,726 mi
Last recorded60,726 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 RGU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,726 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 60,718 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,002 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 56,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,082 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,082 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,082 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,517 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,729 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2009 12,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,338 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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 RGU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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