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WK02 TAY

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,692 mi
Last recorded23,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 TAY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,692 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 23,692 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 22,764 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,706 miles

exhausts noisy

loud pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,964 miles

front valve perished

noisy exhausts

rear brake efficiency on just met

slight play front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,964 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough rough when rotated (2.3.5b)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible 120 70 r17 (4.1.3(i))

front valve perished

rear brake efficiency on just met

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,927 miles

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

front tyre uneven wear pattern

rear tyre square profile

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,109 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,133 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

nearside front foot rest bent

nearside mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,492 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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WK02 TAY is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WK02 TAY, 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 WK02 TAY registered?

WK02 TAY is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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