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AO52 KWR

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,368 mi
Last recorded27,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 KWR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 27,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK TUBE IN POOR CONDITION. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 22,459 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 20,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,387 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 19,300 miles

Front Brake hose leaking right side (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 17,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 16,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 12,196 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 6,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 3,395 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 3,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,129 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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AO52 KWR is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO52 KWR, 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 AO52 KWR registered?

AO52 KWR is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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