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AO02 KBK

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,025 mi
Last recorded34,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 KBK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 34,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 34,025 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 33,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 32,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,931 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' very slight notch in steering head bearings (2.2.1b)

Rear rear number plate light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,146 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 21,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,818 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))

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 KBK is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KBK, 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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AO02 KBK is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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