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OY02 YLZ

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

40,676 mi
Last recorded40,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 YLZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,590 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 36,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose connection leaking front nearside brake hose connection, between hose and caliper has obvious leak. (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake light Switch (rear) stays on when brake is not used - adjusted switch to correct (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,386 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,927 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 29,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 267 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,767 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 20,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,972 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 19,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,405 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 YLZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YLZ, 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 OY02 YLZ registered?

OY02 YLZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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