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AF02 JKN

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 JKN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,596 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 34,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 34,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 33,481 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,130 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight oil contamination on rear brake hose.

Pass 14 May 2013 31,719 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,877 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,754 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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AF02 JKN is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AF02 JKN, 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 AF02 JKN registered?

AF02 JKN is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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