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WJ02 LKA

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,231 mi
Last recorded33,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LKA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 33,023 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,831 miles

Both handgrips twist slightly.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both handgrips twist slightly.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,206 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 31,200 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,433 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Pedal bent and touching part of a casing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 29,424 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Pedal bent and touching part of a casing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,388 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,494 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,320 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 14,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,922 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,101 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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WJ02 LKA 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 WJ02 LKA, 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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WJ02 LKA is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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