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VU52 LZS

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LZS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,091 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 38,091 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 36,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 24,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 24,153 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,120 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,662 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 14,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,933 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 10,933 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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VU52 LZS is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU52 LZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU52 LZS?

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What year was VU52 LZS registered?

VU52 LZS is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 LZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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