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PN02 PYY

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,176 mi
Last recorded35,176 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 PYY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,274 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Z6 worn down too 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Z6 worn down too 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 31,927 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

check security of front end bolts/fittings

Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 25,347 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Linkage has excessive free play. Suspect loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,256 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,636 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,823 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 18,823 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 12,807 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 10,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 7,845 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 3,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,744 miles

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

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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PN02 PYY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PN02 PYY, 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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PN02 PYY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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