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VU52 MDK

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,887 mi
Last recorded34,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MDK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 34,249 miles

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

Nearside Front HAND GRIP LOOSE.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 33,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 33,523 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 31,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 31,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,145 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower lower rear position lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2018 28,130 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls brake lever fouling fairing on full lock (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower lower rear position lamp not working

Rear rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,084 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,869 miles

no buld in nearside low beam headlight

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,816 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 9,299 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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VU52 MDK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver 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 VU52 MDK, 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 VU52 MDK registered?

VU52 MDK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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