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AO02 JFF

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,190 mi
Last recorded21,190 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JFF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 21,190 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 21,190 miles

Rear Brake component insecure REAR CALIPER MOUNT BOLT LOOSE (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 20,927 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 20,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,866 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 17,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 17,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 16,249 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,309 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,330 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 12,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,355 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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AO02 JFF is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO02 JFF, 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 AO02 JFF registered?

AO02 JFF is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AO02 JFF safe to buy?

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