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AD02 GYW

2002 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 GYW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 42,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 41,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,396 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules owner advised (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,341 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,015 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 38,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,814 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 20,114 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,510 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,896 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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AD02 GYW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD02 GYW, 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 AD02 GYW registered?

AD02 GYW is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 GYW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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