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WJ02 TBY

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,222 mi
Last recorded44,222 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 TBY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 44,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 32,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 26,309 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,053 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 8,960 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 8,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,353 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,353 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,295 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 TBY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TBY, 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 WJ02 TBY registered?

WJ02 TBY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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