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WJ02 USW

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,208 mi
Last recorded45,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 USW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,208 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 45,205 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,377 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 43,206 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 41,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 38,485 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,117 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,358 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 28,368 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,052 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 USW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

WJ02 USW is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 USW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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