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WR02 VNU

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 VNU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 57,714 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,707 miles

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

main beem switch sticky

Pass 5 May 2021 56,474 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2021 56,474 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 53,961 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 53,961 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,498 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 1 May 2018 50,498 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate light not working

Pass 2 May 2017 47,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,906 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,227 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,620 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,311 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 36,129 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 36,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 34,387 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 34,377 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,798 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 27,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,668 miles

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

r/h grip repaired.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in front tyre

right hand handle bar grip modfied

Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,844 miles

advise exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,614 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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WR02 VNU is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR02 VNU, 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 WR02 VNU registered?

WR02 VNU is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is WR02 VNU safe to buy?

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