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PK02 RTU

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,313 mi
Last recorded16,313 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 RTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 16,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 15,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 13,612 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 13,576 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 13,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 13,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 13,542 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 13,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 12,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 8,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,735 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

lower tail light inopp

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 8,045 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,469 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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PK02 RTU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PK02 RTU, 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 PK02 RTU registered?

PK02 RTU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is PK02 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK02 RTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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