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AO02 OVW

2002 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 38,126 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 37,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 37,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,146 miles

chain dry and rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2021 37,146 miles

chain dry and rusty

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,573 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,206 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,616 miles

no numberplate lamp function

rear chain tension uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,460 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 OVW is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

AO02 OVW is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is AO02 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 OVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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