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WP51 SVE

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 SVE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,659 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 41,655 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 40,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,491 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot + some o rings missing. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front front forks(suspension) stiff in operation.

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

rear fender slightly loose, some fasteners missing.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,168 miles

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

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

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

engine oil cooler pipes badly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,535 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,535 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,550 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,172 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,651 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 16,500 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,113 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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WP51 SVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP51 SVE, 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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WP51 SVE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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