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AO02 OWJ

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,776 mi
Last recorded22,776 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 22,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 22,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 22,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 21,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 21,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 18,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,724 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 16,534 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,534 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,669 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,597 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 OWJ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc 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 AO02 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

AO02 OWJ is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AO02 OWJ safe to buy?

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