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PJ02 OCU

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 OCU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,372 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive uneven - loose - tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2024 66,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,780 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dink in front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,677 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dink in front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 63,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 62,034 miles

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dink in front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front rim has dink (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,158 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,506 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,162 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 9,162 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,056 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,677 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight binding on front brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2008 8,677 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight binding on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2006 7,207 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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PJ02 OCU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ02 OCU, 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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PJ02 OCU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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